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Posted: 3/19/2013 1:19am et

Updating a previous report, the Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with free-agent QB Matt Hasselbeck on a two-year contract Monday, March 18. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Huddle Up: Hasselbeck will mentor and provide insurance for Andrew Luck.

Posted: 2/6/2013 11:59pm et

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck said he is willing to renegotiate his contract this summer to stay in Tennessee. "I would definitely be up for that, for sure," Hasselbeck said Wednesday about the possibility of renegotiating his deal. "I'm not in those conversations, but I'm aware of them. That topic came up maybe in September, October, November (of 2012), somewhere in there. I would be excited about the opportunity because it would be basically having the opportunity to stay. But again, there's so much that goes into those things. But from my perspective, yeah, absolutely."

Huddle Up: Hasselbeck's willingness to renegotiate comes on the heels of word out of Tennessee that he might be a cap casualty. There are plenty of QB-needy teams out there, so if Hasselbeck doesn't return as a backup in Tennessee he should latch on elsewhere--perhaps even competing for a starting gig.

Posted: 2/6/2013 2:54pm et

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck will count $5.5 million against the salary cap, so he might be released as the Titans believe they have a capable option in QB Jake Locker and many needs at other positions. If he is released, Hasselbeck might get a starting opportunity elsewhere.

Huddle Up: There's no question Hasselbeck could land a starting gig with one of several QB-needy teams; he could also collect a paycheck as a veteran backup/mentor to a young quarterback. The Titans have other needs to address and could use the cap space to do so, with Locker as the unchallenged (and un-backed up) starter.

Posted: 11/6/2012 11:40pm et

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said Tuesday, Nov. 6, that QB Jake Locker (shoulder) received good test results from his latest MRI, and there is a chance he could play in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins. Munchak said the plan is for Locker to split reps with QB Matt Hasselbeck, who has started the past five games. 'If things keep progressing on Wednesday he'll share reps with Matt as we go in Wednesday and Thursday,' Munchak said.

Huddle Up: With the Hasselbeck-led Titans having dtopped 2 straight, the time is at hand for Locker's return. Definitely expect the second-year QB to play Sunday if his shoulder looks more than halfway decent.

Posted: 11/1/2012 12:09pm et

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck said he plans to involve TE Jared Cook in the offense more. Cook, who has 28 receptions for 373 yards this season, reportedly requested a trade earlier in the week, presumably disappointed over his lack of playing time. Cook played only 42 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 8, and he's played less than 50 percent of the snaps in six of the eight games so far this season. He's been targeted an average of five times per game. "I know how I feel about him, and I know how coaches feel about him," Hasselbeck said. "He is a great player. If anything, I feel like I should throw him the ball more. He makes plays for us and I like him a lot. He is definitely a big part of what we are doing."

Huddle Up: This has absolutely nothing to do with Cook recently complaining about his role and asking to be traded. Absolutely nothing. But considering he's demonstrated the ability to make plays and the Titans are in need of someone to step up and make plays for their offense, it makes sense to get Cook more involved.

Posted: 10/29/2012 5:24pm et

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said QB Matt Hasselbeck is expected to start Week 9. He said QB Jake Locker (shoulder) is not ready to return and could be out until the Week 11 bye.

Huddle Up: No rush to get Locker back in there with Hasselbeck playing well.

Posted: 10/27/2012 4:31pm et

The Tennessee Titans are expected to be extra cautious with QB Jake Locker (shoulder) especially if QB Matt Hasselbeck continues to win.

Huddle Up: Hasselbeck is in good shape until he loses.

Posted: 10/23/2012 1:02pm et

Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker (shoulder) might continue to receive rest for his shoulder injury, especially if the team continues to win with QB Matt Hasselbeck at the helm.

Huddle Up: Lest we forget in the fantasy world that winning now is the bottom line in the NFL, and if the Titans continue to win with Hasselbeck, then there will be no rush to get Locker back into the lineup. Tennssee's bye doesn't fall until Nov. 18 so the team very well may wait until then to reassess the QB situation.

Posted: 10/22/2012 5:43pm et

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck is expected to be the Week 8 starter, as QB Jake Locker (shoulder) continues to deal with a shoulder issue.

Huddle Up: The Titans are in a bit of a spot, wanting desperately to turn the reins over to Locker, but with the team winning under Hasselbeck there is no pressure to rush him back before he is 100% healthy.

Posted: 10/15/2012 8:38pm et

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck will start for the third straight week in Week 7 against the Buffalo Bills for the injured QB Jake Locker (shoulder).

Huddle Up: There was speculation that Locker might be able to return, but Hasselbeck's strong performance in Week 6's upset of the Steelers no doubt erased any urges to push Locker ahead in his recovery schedule.

Posted: 10/12/2012 12:02am et

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck was 25-of-44 for 290 yards, a touchdown and an interception Thursday night in his team's 26-23 Week 6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Huddle Up: Hasselbeck, starting his second straight game in place of injured starter Jake Locker, had a solid fantasy night, capped off with a pair of fourth-quarter scoring drives as the Titans overcame a 23-16 deficit. On the first of those drives, Hasselbeck completed an 80-yard march with a 5-yard TD pass to Kenny Britt. Then, after the Steelers' Shaun Suisham came up just short on a 54-yard field-goal attempt, Hasselbeck drove the Titans 33 yards in 5 plays to set up Rob Bironas' game-winning 40-yard field goal. Hasselbeck, however, could give way to Locker again a week from Sunday with the QB targeting Week 7 for a return.

Posted: 10/8/2012 7:56pm et

Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker (shoulder) will miss the team's Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Oct. 11. QB Matt Hasselbeck will receive his second straight start.

Huddle Up: No surprise here as Locker is at least expected to miss a few weeks. Hasselbeck played in Week 5 but only was able to guide the Titans to 7 points in a blowout loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Posted: 10/1/2012 2:43pm et

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck is expected to start Week 5 because of the injury to QB Jake Locker (shoulder). Hasselbeck may have to start several weeks depending on the severity of the injury.

Huddle Up: If you were counting on Locker as a bye week replacement, looks like you have a hole to fill. Hasselbeck put up some decent numbers despite 2 interceptions, but the week 5 matchup against the Vikings doesn't look all that tasty.

Posted: 7/16/2012 11:29am et

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer said the team's quarterback competition between QBs Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker remains even heading into training camp. "I am really proud of both quarterbacks. We are very pleased with both of them," Palmer said. "They're even. It is a competition right now. Coach Munchak has made that statement and when the time comes and everyone is comfortable with who the starting quarterback is, then Coach Munchak will announce it."

Huddle Up: We saw flashes of Locker's ability last season, but Hasselbeck played well himself and may give the Titans the best chance to win now while Locker's development continues. It's an interesting training camp battle to follow, as the fantasy prospects of key players like Chris Johnson and Kenny Britt will be affected by the outcome.