Colts re-sign QB Matthew Hasselbeck for 1 year

[MTC]

The @Colts have agreed to terms with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck on a one-year contract extension. No worry on a backup quarterback for 2015

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts)

February 27, 2015

 

Glad to have him back! He's still a really good backup even for his age. 

 

Deal is 1 year for $3 million dollars. 

[TKnight24]

Just came through on the app

He's retiring a Colt! Well, unless he goes on a 1 day contract to officially retire a Seahawk

[12isthenew18]

i wanted to announce damn your fast

[RockThatBlue]

I'm happy about this.

He's probably the best back up qb in the NFL, or one of the best anyway.

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

As few quality starting qb's as there are, there's even less quality back ups. Glad to keep him in the fold.

[Superman]

Someone update the terms, quick!. You know how I am...

[CR91]

good stuff

[12isthenew18]

I NEED TO KNOW THE TERMS

[PrincetonTiger]

Good Move by the FO

[Superman]

I NEED TO KNOW THE TERMS

 

Yeah, me too. It probably doesn't matter, it's not like they're going to break the bank on him, but I still want to know.

[DougDew]

1st good signing of the offseason by Grigs. So far he is 1 for 1.

And does anybody have any problems with who he has released so far? A good start to the offseason, IMO.

[MTC]

Yeah, me too. It probably doesn't matter, it's not like they're going to break the bank on him, but I still want to know.

 

I NEED TO KNOW THE TERMS

 

I would guess for veteran minimum. 

[Superman]

I would guess for veteran minimum. 

 

I'm gonna guess $2.5m.

[RockThatBlue]

1st good signing of the offseason by Grigs. So far he is 1 for 1.

And does anybody have any problems with who he has released so far? A good start to the offseason, IMO.

He's done a great job this off season so far IMO. But its still early yet, let's hope he continues his great job so far through free agency and the draft.

[RealityIsLuck]

Bring back the old guy! Let him retire in Indy.

[COLTS449]

Nice move IMO. He is a really good backup as somebody else already said, and I like that Luck gets to be around a vet like him 1 more season. Really good news.

[Tracy Denton]

I like it !! win-win for all !!

[Jdubu]

I'm gonna guess $2.5m.

I'm guessing 3.5 mil. What did he make last year?

[C0LT5]

Good move. 1 hole filled, lots more to go!

[21isSuperman]

I like it (provided it's for the right price).  He'll contribute to Luck's development and is still a solid character and leader to have.  He even played pretty well in the limited playing time he got last year

[MTC]

It's for $3 million accoring to @RapSheet

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

3 million hum a lot but he is good, I like the move, he is a class act to!!

[Coltswarriors]

I like it. He's a vet leader and a great resource for Andrew & the rest of the players.

[dw49]

3 million hum a lot but he is good, I like the move, he is a class act to!!

 

 

Grigson said 3 mill is a lot for a 40 year old QB but claims its cheaper than upgrading the O line.

[CR91]

It's for $3 million accoring to @RapSheet

 

3 mil to hold a clipboard. sheesh where I can I sign up

[dw49]

I would guess for veteran minimum. 

 

Why did you say that after posting the deal was for 3 mill ?  

 

Ahhh... I bet you edited the original post ?

[Superman]

I'm guessing 3.5 mil. What did he make last year?

 

He made $2.25m last year. Cap hit was $3.75m.

 

Edit: Split the difference between our two guesses. It's $3m. 

Edited February 27, 2015 by Superman

[MTC]

Why did you say that after posting the deal was for 3 mill ?  

 

Ahhh... I bet you edited the original post ?

 

Yes.

[The Fish]

I can't imagine the Colts would have had a better option at backup. Good move- I just hope we don't see much of him. 

[12isthenew18]

what's the cap hit 3m?

[Superman]

what's the cap hit 3m?

 

If it's a one year deal at $3m, then yes. Nowhere else for the cap hit to hide.

[oldunclemark]

The @Colts have agreed to terms with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck on a one-year contract extension. No worry on a backup quarterback for 2015

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts)

February 27, 2015

 

Glad to have him back! He's still a really good backup even for his age. 

 

Deal is 1 year for $3 million dollars.

Best backup QB in the NFL. Very good news.

[pgt_rob]

Nice. Glad he's back.

[Caleb3502]

It's amazing to have a backup that has 35,000 yards passing and 203 TD passes.  I bet no other team can say that. 

[JlynRN]

I like it, good move by Grigson to bring Matt back for 1 more year !!!

[Dark Superman]

3 million seems a little high. I was hoping for a 1-1.5 million deal.

[Bluefire4]

Hopefully everyone expected this but I bet some were surprised. I bet they will be surprised with Redding, Wayne, and Butler's deals as well.

[Bravo]

Grigson said 3 mill is a lot for a 40 year old QB but claims its cheaper than upgrading the O line.

Ahhh I see what you did there!!!!

[GoColts8818]

Glad to have him back in the fold.

[dw49]

Ahhh I see what you did there!!!!

 

Can't help it. I'm just not a fan of spending 3 mill on something you pray to never see.