Chad Kelly QB FA Wed 9/30/20 6:53 PM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
The Colts cut Kelly from the practice squad Wednesday, Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly was cut from the practice squad to make room for Marian University product Krishawn Hogan. The presence of rookie fourth-round pick Jacob Eason likely played a role in Indianapolis deciding to part ways with Kelly.
Chad Kelly QB FA Sun 9/6/20 7:18 PM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
The Colts signed Kelly to the practice squad Sunday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly was jettisoned by Indianapolis on Saturday amid final roster cuts, but he'll now stick with the team as an emergency option. Of course, with all of Philip Rivers, Jacoby Brissett and Jacob Eason on the active roster, Kelly's path to seeing any action this season is crowded.
Chad Kelly QB FA Sat 9/5/20 9:28 PM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
The Colts waived Kelly on Saturday, Andrew Walker of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
After the Colts signed Philip Rivers and drafted Jacob Eason this offseason, it was a foregone conclusion that Kelly would be cut loose eventually. The Colts will carry three quarterbacks to start the year, so it's unclear if they want to keep Kelly on the practice squad.
Chad Kelly QB FA Tue 1/28/20 4:21 PM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
Kelly didn't play a game in 2019.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly served a two-game suspension to start the season and was promptly waived, landing on the Colts' practice squad. He was brought up to the 53-man roster in November since Jacoby Brissett was injured, but Brian Hoyer started while Kelly remained on the bench. Kelly and Hoyer are both under contract in 2020, but either one can be cut with no dead cap.
Chad Kelly QB FA Sat 11/9/19 12:20 PM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
Kelly was promoted to the Colts' 53-man roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
With news that Jacoby Brissett would not play Sunday against the Dolphins, Kelly immediately steps into a prominent situation on the 53-man roster, backing up what amounts to the Colts' third-string quarterback, Brian Hoyer. The 25-year-old has yet to attempt a pass in a regular-season game despite being in the league for three seasons.
Chad Kelly QB FA Thu 9/19/19 5:22 PM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
The Colts are expected to sign Kelly to the practice squad Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly was waived by the Colts on Wednesday after having his two-game suspension lifted, and he now joins the team's practice squad. He'll serve as Indianapolis' third quarterback option behind Jacoby Brissett and Brian Hoyer.
Chad Kelly QB FA Wed 9/18/19 6:06 PM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
The Colts waived Kelly on Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly's suspension was lifted Monday, so the Colts cut him since they signed Brian Hoyer to a three-year deal in early September. If Kelly clears waivers, he has a good chance to land on the Colts' practice squad. The 25-year-old has never thrown a pass in a regular-season game.
Chad Kelly QB FA Mon 9/16/19 6:02 PM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
Kelly's suspension has been lifted Monday, per the league's official transactions log.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly's two-game suspension has run its course, making him eligible to take the field at any point. The 2017 seventh-round pick logged an impressive preseason, and he'll now compete with Brian Hoyer for the backup gig behind Jacoby Brissett.
Chad Kelly QB FA Thu 8/29/19 10:38 PM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
Kelly (suspension) completed 13 of 16 passes for 138 yards and an interception in Thursday's preseason finale against the Bengals. He added 20 yards and a touchdown on three rushing attempts.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly got the start in this one and was mostly accurate with his arm while also doing damage with his legs by scoring a seven-yard, first-quarter touchdown. Once he returns from his two-game suspension, Kelly could well usurp Phillip Walker as Jacoby Brissett's backup under center.
Chad Kelly QB FA Sun 8/25/19 12:13 AM
Chad Kelly
QB FA
Kelly completed 16 of 21 passes for 209 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Saturday's 27-17 preseason loss to the Bears. He added 34 rushing yards on two carries.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly started this one and was allowed to strut his stuff. He mostly performed well and tossed a 46-yard touchdown to Deon Cain in the second quarter, but Kelly found the wrong Deon on his interception and had it returned 91 yards for a touchdown the other way by Deon Bush. His competition with Phillip Walker is suddenly under a lot more scrutiny, as they're now vying for the backup job behind Jacoby Brissett after Andrew Luck abruptly announced his retirement.