Days after it came out that the sides were nearing a deal, the Colts are indeed signing veteran quarterback Nick Foles. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports (on Twitter) that Foles has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Indianapolis. 
It was reported last week that the Colts were open to the prospect of adding a veteran to their QB room. Many believed that the signal-caller they would be most interested in would be Foles, given his connection to head coach Frank Reich. It was during their time together with the Eagles that Foles led the team to a Super Bowl title. He recently said, “I learned more with [Reich] and that staff in that season in 2017 than I ever have”.
Days later, it came out that the 33-year-old was nearing a deal with the Colts. When asked about the possibility of adding the familiar face, Reich said, “we’re not in a rush. There is a timing to the way things go, and the way the roster is put together, that is very intentional.” Now, almost immediately after those comments, the two have been reunited.
Foles most recently had a two-year stint in Chicago after a disappointing season spent in Jacksonville. He made seven starts in 2020, but was relegated to the No. 3 role this past year behind rookie Justin Fields and fellow veteran Andy Dalton. At the end of April, he was released, opening the door to this signing. The Colts had competition for his services, however, as ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tweets that the Eagles were “involved” in Foles’ free agency leading up to his decision to join the former.
In Indianapolis, Foles will provide experienced depth behind Matt Ryan, whom the team has stated a desire to maintain as their No. 1 for multiple years. Should anything happen to him, Reich will now be able to lean on a trusted former colleague for at least the immediate future.
This just made way too much sense to not happen. If that makes any sense.
foles gold
ya smart move tho . he obviously is the best backup QB for playoffs.
Matty Ice is starting to look like Matty Nice Guy who lives next door
I actually changed my fantasy name to Foles Gold when he signed w/ the Jags! I knew he was a career backup, just not the entire Jags organization.
What’s the record age for a QB/back up combo? And have there ever been too immobile QBs on the same team?
Find a team with Chris Weinke, Steve Deberg or Gus Frerotte.
I think one year the Pats may have had Steve Deberg and Steve Grogan at the same time, and they were both probably pushing 40
I find it somewhat curious the Eagles were in on Foles given the presence of Minshew on the roster (not to mention a pair of additional bodies). Perhaps this hints they were considering a trade (of Minshew) to a needy team in exchange for draft capital or a linebacker?
I think it’s Hurts who’s under the microscope in Philly
I dont think the team would move Hurts to sign Foles
they have minshew
Colts cycling ex-Eagles QBs.
WHEW !!
Just in the NICK of Time !!
Hope the HC has a better read on him than he did w/ Wentz!
They did win a Super Bowl together in 2017. I’d say he has a good read on him.
Couldn’t be happier for Foles. Perfect situation and he brings even more swag to the QB room. The young guys get to learn even more. Every tier of QB play is covered in Indy.
If they wanted $wag, they would have brought back Jim Kelly’s nephew, Chad.
You underestimate Nick Foles and his fortitude.
I don’t read this is a lack of confidence in Matt Ryan so much as taking one of the veteran QB’s away from your competition. Meh.
In a 17-game season, every team needs a good backup QB, especially when the starter is 37.