Jacob Eason Fantasy

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason, the 122nd pick in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, didn't play at all in his rookie season while sitting behind Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett. But Rivers has hung up his cleats and Brissett is entering free agency, and Eason thinks he's ready for the starting job if the Colts will give it to him. "It's realistic as soon as possible," Eason said. However, general manager Chris Ballard said that the team isn't ready to even commit to Eason as a backup in 2021 despite the fact that they were pleased with his rookie development. The Colts simply haven't seen enough of Eason, especially since the preseason was canceled due to COVID-19. The 23-year-old from Washington could get his chance eventually, but Indy is likely to bring in a proven signal-caller in 2021. Eason isn't a bad stash in dynasty/keeper leagues, though.

Feb. 2nd • 11:50 AM

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Jacob Eason is expected to make the team's final 53-man roster, in the opinion of Kevin Bowen. However, he's unlikely to take a snap in 2020 unless both Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett go down with injuries. Rivers, despite his age, has made 224 straight starts in the NFL. Expect Eason to remain the QB3 in Indy this season, which will allow him to sit and learn behind one of the best QBs to play the game in Rivers.

May. 15th • 1:31 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have signed running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Jacob Eason to their rookie deals. Taylor is expected to share lead back duties with Marlon Mack initially but has the profile to be the best early-down back from the 2020 NFL Draft and a solid fantasy flex option right off the bat. He's in competition to be the top rookie pick in dynasty leagues. The early outlook is less rosy for Eason, who the team has said is expected to compete with Chad Kelly for the third quarterback job with the Colts. Eason should win that role, but his fantasy value in re-draft leagues is virtually nothing.

May. 15th • 12:38 PM