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Jacoby Brissett 'Wasn't Happy' Colts Signed Philip Rivers to $25M Contract

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Indianapolis Colts Frank Reich called Jacoby Brissett to inform him the team was signing Philip Rivers to presumably replace him as the starting quarterback.

"Obviously, he wasn't happy," Reich said of Brissett, per Zak Keefer of The Athletic. "But he's a good teammate and will handle it."

Brissett started 15 games for the team in 2019 after the surprising retirement of Andrew Luck but will likely return to a backup role in 2020 behind the eight-time Pro Bowler.

Reich called signing Rivers a "crazy, unique opportunity" for the team.