The Indianapolis Colts announced on Thursday that they have signed quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to a contract extension.

It is understood that the extension is for one year, and it means that the veteran signal-caller will return for his 17th year in the NFL.

The 39-year-old threw 44 passes last season and recorded two touchdowns and over 300 yards in his limited playing time.

However, the veteran has served as a key part of the rosters that he has played on by acting as a mentor to young quarterbacks such as Jake Locker and Andrew Luck.

Hasselbeck was initially drafted in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.

Written by
Sumeet Paul