Jacoby Brissett Fantasy

The Miami Dolphins agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million deal with former New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett on Tuesday, according to an informed source. Brissett is being brought in as a backup and mentor for second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, not as competition. Brissett served as veteran Philip Rivers' backup in his final season with the Colts in 2020 and appeared in 11 games. He started 15 games in 2019 when Andrew Luck suddenly retired, compiling 2,942 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions. The 28-year-old didn't turn heads as a starter in his limited time with the Colts, but he has proven to be a capable backup and will serve as insurance in Miami in case Tagovailoa's disappointing rookie campaign seeps into his sophomore season.

Mar. 17th • 3:55 PM

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that quarterback Jacoby Brissett is taking his demotion to the backup role in stride this offseason. "He wants to do what's right for the team. And he knows. He and I have had multiple conversations about that. Jacoby doesn't need me to tell him what to do. He knows what to do," Reich said. The Colts signed veteran QB Philip Rivers in free agency, bumping Brissett down to No. 2 on the depth chart. Rivers hasn't missed a start due to injury in his career after taking over full time for the Chargers in 2006. Brissett showed flashes as the full-time starter last year, but injury issues and a weak receiving unit kept his upside to a minimum. There's a good chance he doesn't see the field much, if at all, in 2020.

Jun. 8th • 5:51 PM

The Indianapolis Colts fully intend on keeping quarterback Jacoby Brissett despite signing Philip Rivers, according to sources. Brissett's contract calls for $7 million guaranteed on Sunday and a $6 million salary in 2020, but the team considers him a special player and wants to keep him in the fold. The 27-year-old disappointed in taking over for Andrew Luck in 2019, throwing for 2,942 yards (6.6 yards per completion), 18 touchdowns and six interceptions in 15 games played. But the Colts like his makeup and he'll be a valuable backup in case Rivers continues to decline or gets injured in 2020. He'll obviously be off the fantasy radar in standard-sized leagues to begin the season as the backup, though.

Mar. 21st • 7:13 PM