The Indianapolis Colts, who lost their starting quarterback and first-round draft pick in Anthony Richardson early in the season due to a shoulder injury exceeded expectations and finished the season above .500 with a 9-8 record.
Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew stepped up and was one game short of leading the Colts to the playoffs, but has been recognized for his performances this season.
Gardner Minshew Named to 2024 Pro Bowl Games as Replacement
After throwing for 3,305 yards and 15 touchdowns in 17 games played this season, Minshew has been named to the 2024 Pro Bowl games. He will be joining C.J Stroud and Tua Tagovailoa as the other quarterbacks selected for this year’s final Pro Bowl roster.
This Will Be Minshew’s First Appearance at the Pro Bowl
BREAKING: #Colts QB Gardner Minshew has been named to the Pro Bowl as a quarterback.
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 30, 2024
While Minshew was not selected as one of the original AFC quarterbacks, his play has earned him a spot as a reserve and will play in this year’s Pro Bowl. This will be his first appearance since being selected in the sixth round of the 2019 draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Minshew has bounced from team to team in his career, throwing for over 5,500 yards in Jacksonville in his first two seasons. He was then shipped off to the Philadelphia Eagles and served as a backup for two more seasons before finding a home in Indianapolis. Where he was one game shy of a playoff appearance.
Indianapolis Colts Fall One Game Short of Playoff Berth in 2023
The Colts had a chance to achieve playoff berth in the last week of the regular season against the Houston Texans, but ended up losing in the final seconds with a score of 23-19. A win would have sealed an AFC South title and sent them to the playoffs with a 10-7 record.
While missing the playoffs by one possession may be devastating, Indianapolis exceeded expectations this season and have a bright future under first year head coach Shane Steichen.
2024 Pro Bowl Festivities Will Begin February 1st at 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Minshew will join Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner and Ryan Kelly as the only Colts selected for the Pro Bowl will travel to Orlando for this year’s games. Coverage will begin at 7:00 PM Eastern time streaming on ESPN.
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