Indianapolis signed Bean to a reserve/futures contract Monday. Bean didn't suit up for any regular-season action as an undrafted rookie with the Colts in 2024, but he'll get a chance to continue his development with the team. Joe Flacco operated as the top backup to Anthony Richardson (back) in 2024 but is slated to become a free agent this offseason, as is No. 3 quarterback Sam Ehlinger.
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Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
6/9/1999 (25)
Status
FRES
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6'2", 196 lbs
Birthplace
Mansfield, TX, USA
Position
QB
College
Kansas
Career History
Indianapolis Colts
2024-Present
(1 season)
Indianapolis signed Bean to a reserve/futures contract Monday. Bean didn't suit up for any regular-season action as an undrafted rookie with the Colts in 2024, but he'll get a chance to continue his development with the team. Joe Flacco operated as the top backup to Anthony Richardson (back) in 2024 but is slated to become a free agent this offseason, as is No. 3 quarterback Sam Ehlinger.
The Colts activated Bean (foot) from the practice squad injured list Tuesday. Bean has been absent from practice since Sept. 24, when he was initially placed on the injured list due to a foot issue. Now, the undrafted rookie quarterback will be eligible to resume handling a depth gig for the Colts. That role takes on new context with Anthony Richardson having been benched in favor of veteran Joe Flacco, beginning Week 9.
The Colts placed Bean (foot) on the practice squad/injured list Tuesday. Bean was spotted wearing a boot on his left foot/ankle at practice Tuesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. The severity of the undrafted rookie quarterback's injury remains unclear, but he'll need to miss at least the next four games before being eligible to come off the practice squad/injured list.
The Colts signed Bean to their practice squad Wednesday. Bean will stick around with Indianapolis after being waived Tuesday as part of their final roster cutdown. The rookie undrafted free agent will now provide the Colts an insurance option at quarterback should Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco or Sam Ehlinger get hurt.
The Colts waived Bean on Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports. Bean signed with the Colts in May as an undrafted free agent. The Kansas product competed against Sam Ehlinger in training camp for the No. 3 quarterback job behind Anthony Richardson and Joe Flacco. Across three preseason games, Bean completed 15 of 19 passes for 197 yards, one touchdown and one interception while adding 53 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. He injured his shoulder on his one-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Colts' preseason finale against the Bengals on Thursday. If he clears waivers, Bean could be invited back by Indianapolis to be on the practice squad, or he could look to take his talents elsewhere.
Bean suffered a shoulder injury in Thursday night's preseason win over the Bengals, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. Bean was injured while running for a one-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. He was unable to return after visiting the blue medical tent. Prior to exiting, Bean completed all four of his passes for 52 yards and rushed three times for 15 yards and the aforementioned score. Kedon Slovis was the fourth Colts quarterback in the game after Anthony Richardson, Sam Ehlinger and Bean. Joe Flacco did not play.
Bean was 7-of-9 passing for 94 yards with an interception in Saturday's preseason win over Arizona. He also had four carries for 14 yards, including a one-yard touchdown run. Bean has 4.55-second, 40-yard dash speed and there's been talk that he could be converted to wide receiver, but he's played quarterback for the Colts in the preseason. He's listed as QB/WR on the team's official web site. He's only nominally in the running for a roster spot as the Colts may decide to develop him or change his position on the practice squad.