There is plenty of evidence the Colts are major players for quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who was released by the Titans on Monday. Several more reports surfaced Monday night suggesting a pact between quarterback and team was a distinct possibility.
Here’s the rundown:
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter said a deal was expected Tuesday.
- Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said an agreement was “close” and would be for two years.
- Peter King of Sports Illustrated reported this: “Hasselbeck to Indy not a done deal. Yet.”
- CBS’ Jason La Canfora indicated that the Colts were the clear favorites to close the deal among multiple suitors for the veteran quarterback.
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Earlier Monday, USA Today‘s Mike Garofolo and the Nashville Tennessean‘s Jim Wyatt reported the mutual interest between Hasselbeck and Indianapolis.
And the buzz is only getting louder.
UPDATE 11:51 p.m. ET: Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star also reports that a pact is likely and says a two-year, $8 million contract is expected Tuesday “barring a major last-minute snafu.”