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 |
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Four
The AFC South continues to look like a one-horse race, as the Texans outclassed the Titans, and the Jaguars failed to take advantage of the Bengals' injury woes.
Pagano has treatable leukemia
Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia.
Other than Freeman, Colts backups struggling
The Colts have gotten terrific contributions from former CFL standout Jerrell Freeman, but other backups haven't been as successful.
Colts WR Collie tears patellar tendon, placed on I.R.
In his first game of the 2012 season, Colts WR Austin Collie suffered a torn patellar tendon and was placed on injured reserve.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Three
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Three.
Gabbert throws 80-yard game-winner for the Jags
Jacksonville's Blaine Gabbert connected with Cecil Shorts III on a 80-yard TD pass with 45 seconds left to beat the Colts 22-17 on Sunday.
Finally healthy, Colts' Avery making presence felt
We hear WR Donnie Avery is gaining the trust of QB Andrew Luck and could be in position to be a big contributor in 2012.
Week Two Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Reggie Bush, Clay Matthews and Adam Vinatieri as its Players of the Week.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Two.
Vinatieri kicks Colts, Luck to first victory
Adam Vinatieri made a 53-yard field goal with 8 seconds left Sunday to give Andrew Luck and Indianapolis a 23-20 victory over Minnesota.
Key matchup: Colts QB Andrew Luck vs. Vikings secondary
In Thursday's key matchup, we break down two units set to face off in Indianapolis that struggled in Week One.
Colts WR Collie cleared to practice
Colts WR Austin Collie will practice this week and could play in Week Two’s game against the Vikings.
Colts add OT Sowell
The Colts signed OT Bradley Sowell off the Buccaneers’ practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.
Colts add veteran OG Essex
The Colts signed veteran OG Trai Essex and waived OT Mike Person and C A.Q. Shipley, the team announced Monday.
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.
