Indianapolis Colts
Matt Hasselbeck - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/25/1975 |
| Birthplace | Westwood, MA |
| College | Boston College |
| Years played | 15 |
| Drafted | 1998, 6th round, 34th pick by Packers |
Rams add former Colts DT Muir
The Rams continued to beef up their defense, signing former Colts DT Daniel Muir to a one-year deal.
Report: Addai re-signs with Colts
Peyton Manning gets his wish, as UFA RB Joseph Addai has agreed to a new contract with the Colts, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Report: Colts to cut CB Hayden
Despite QB Peyton Manning accepting less than he could have received in his new long-term deal, the Colts informed CB Kelvin Hayden he will be released.
Colts give Manning five-year, $90 million deal
The Colts reached an agreement on a five-year, $90 million contract with franchise QB Peyton Manning.
Colts sign former Texans QB Orlovsky
Former Texans QB Dan Orlovsky has agreed to terms with the Colts, PFW correspondent and Houston Chronicle writer John McClain reported.
Colts agree to re-sign S Bullitt, PK Vinatieri
The Colts agreed to terms to re-sign S Melvin Bullitt and PK Adam Vinatieri to three-year deals on Wednesday.
NFL releases complete 2011 preseason schedule
The NFL released the official 2011 preseason schedule on Tuesday, finalizing times and dates for all 64 games.
Colts relinquish rights to five RFAs
The Colts relinquished their rights to five restricted free agents, including RB Mike Hart, according to multiple reports.
Irsay optimistic for 'positive vote' on CBA, says Manning should be 'ready' for season
Colts owner Jim Irsay said early Thursday afternoon he's optimistic owners will approve a new CBA, and he's not concerned with whether it will be an unaminous vote or not.
Jets hire Tom Moore as offensive assistant
The Jets hired former Colts offensive coordinator Tom Moore as a consultant, the New York Post reported.
Manning expected to miss camp time
Colts QB Peyton Manning is not going to be ready for the team's training camp due to the offseason surgery he underwent, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Report: Colts DE Hughes arrested
Colts DE Jerry Hughes was among three men arrested Sunday morning for public intoxication, according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Report: Brees, Manning ask for franchise tag exemption
Two of the NFL's top quarterbacks — Drew Brees of the Saints and Peyton Manning of the Colts — have asked to be exempt from the franchise tag as part of the settlement of the "Tom Brady vs. NFL" antitrust lawsuit ...
Colts rookie RB Carter could play key role
Colts fourth-rounder Delone Carter could be a key contributor on offense as a rookie.
John Mackey was a game-changer, on and off field
Hall of Fame TE John Mackey changed a position, changed labor-management relations, and has helped to change how the league treats players after their careers come to an end.
PLAYER NEWS
The Indianapolis Colts jumped at the chance to get a veteran backup for Andrew Luck. On Tuesday, this year's busiest team in free agency signed Hasselbeck to a contract. Terms were not immediately released.|||||||
Indy needed a veteran backup after Drew Stanton left for Arizona, where he was reunited with Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. Hasselbeck is a three-time Pro Bowl selection who led Seattle to the Super Bowl in 2005. He was released by Tennessee and didn't stay on the street long after Tennessee released him Monday.
The Tennessee Titans have released veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, a move buying the team some more cap space after they couldn't work out an agreement trimming his $5.5 million salary for 2013.|||||||
Hasselbeck, 37, spent the past two seasons with Tennessee, leading the Titans to a 9-7 record and just missing the playoffs on a tiebreaker in 2011. He threw for 3,571 yards, the fourth-best passing season in the team's history and the third highest of Hasselbeck's career.
Matt Hasselbeck completed 22-of-33 passes for 205 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Titans' Week 7 win over the Bills.|||||||
Hasselbeck hit Nate Washington for the game-winning TD pass with 1:03 left. Jake Locker (shoulder) is expected to get the starting job back when he returns from a shoulder injury in Week 8.
Hasselbeck will start his third straight game when the Titans visit Buffalo on Sunday, and injured Jake Locker could be healthy enough to return in a week.|||||||
Doctors checked Locker's left, non-throwing shoulder again Monday. Coach Mike Munchak said he didn't have the results, but that the quarterback is healing up enough that he may start throwing later this week. There is no quarterback controversy. Munchak says Locker will play when healthy.
Hasselbeck was 25 of 44 for 290 yards with a TD and interception against the Steelers on Thursday.|||||||
Hasselbeck has been serviceable but the Titans are still counting on Jake Locker to be their man when he's healthy.
