The Indianapolis Colts made the decision to sign quarterback Josh Freeman on Dec. 29 for their game against the Tennessee Titans on Jan. 3. Freeman, a 2009 draft pick, was a starting quarterback on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009-2013. He also started one game with the Minnesota Vikings in 2013. However, Freeman has not played in the NFL in over two years.

The Colts decided to sign him on as Sunday’s starter due to complications with the team's starting, backup, and third-string quarterbacks. This has been a tough season for the Colts regarding quarterbacks. Starter Andrew Luck has been out for the past six games due to a lacerated kidney and partial abdominal muscle tear obtained during the team's win against the Denver Broncos in week nine. The Colts’ backup, Matt Hasselbeck, was out due to a shoulder injury, and the third string quarterback, Charlie Whitehurst, was unable to play due to an injured hamstring.

Because of this, the Colts obviously needed a new quarterback. Therefore, they signed Freeman, along with Ryan Lindley, on Dec. 29. Reports from coach Chuck Pagano have been positive; Freeman and Lindley have been playing well and learning quickly.

With both Freeman and Lindley working hard, the Indianapolis Colts managed a 30-24 win on Jan. 3 against the Tennessee Titans. Between the two of them, Freeman and Lindley threw 207 passing yards. Their performances were remarkable, considering both quarterbacks signed less than a week before the game. The win was great for the Colts, but unfortunately, that, in conjunction with other factors from games earlier in the season, was not enough to take the Colts to the playoffs. They ended the season with a win, finishing with eight wins and eight losses.

In other news regarding the Colts, this is the end of Chuck Pagano’s four-year contract. He met Jan. 4 with the Colts’ owner, Jim Irsay, to discuss a possible future with the Indianapolis Colts. Although Colts fans everywhere are disappointed the team will not be heading to the playoffs or Super Bowl 50, there is always next season for the Indianapolis Colts -- a season that will hopefully have less injuries in store for the team.