The Indianapolis Colts only have one quarterback under contract through the 2020 season, but the room they have working right now is one of the more complete groups in the league.
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With 38-year-old Philip Rivers joining the Colts as a free agent this offseason, Jacoby Brissett returned to his backup duties following a disappointing season as a starter in 2019. That said, he is still regarded as one of the top backups in the NFL.
Nate Davis of USA TODAY ranked the Colts as having the fourth-best backup quarterback situation in the NFL.
Hard to devise a much better formula for a QB room than one led by a Hall of Fame-caliber starter (Philip Rivers) in front of a reliable backup (Jacoby Brissett) and two intriguing prospects (Jacob Eason, Chad Kelly) who need ample time to learn if they’re to fulfill their potential.
Both Brissett and Rivers are on one-year deals essentially while Kelly will be competing with the fourth-round pick in Eason for the QB3 role. It is likely that Eason wins that job, which could mean the Colts are carrying three quarterbacks on the active roster.
While Brissett didn’t show much long-term value during his season as a starter, he does provide the Colts with a great backup situation. He knows the offense in and out and would be serviceable if Rivers goes down.
Regardless, the Colts are hoping the backups in the room won’t have to see the field in 2020 and that Rivers can return to form as the starter.
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