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Who in the world is Jason Bean? If you’re a casual Indianapolis Colts fan, you probably have no clue who he is. The young quarterback has never played a single regular-season NFL game.

Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Could Former Big 12 Star Become Colts QB1?

Unless you’re a big-time college football fan, you likely don’t know much about Jason Bean. The young Indianapolis Colts quarterback has never played a regular-season game.

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Colts Signing QB Jason Bean To Futures Deal

Per his agent Brett Tessler, the Colts are signing QB Jason Bean to a futures deal for the 2025 season. Bean, 25, played at North Texas before transferring to Kansas.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

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Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

Keeping This Rookie Was a Smart Move by the Indianapolis Colts

Some Indianapolis Colts fans were disappointed when Jason Bean was waived. However, after he was unclaimed off waivers, the team signed him to their practice squad.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / August 28

Colts QB Jason Bean reportedly among those being re-signed to the team’s practice squad

Bean is back! As the impressive rookie undrafted free agent QB out of Kansas is coming back to the Colts practice squad! According to his representation,

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 26

NFL Analytics Expert Shows Colts QB was a Top Preseason Performer

The Indianapolis Colts have concluded their 2024 preseason and are commencing with roster cuts before the deadline. One of the best stories from the preseason was quarterback Jason Bean out of Kansas.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / August 25

Advanced stats indicate that Colts QB Jason Bean was arguably preseason’s top NFL passer

Bean Magic! Colts undrafted rookie Jason Bean made the most of his opportunity as a dual-threat preseason passer. According to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football,

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 20

Quarterback Jason Bean Makes Most Out of Preseason Opportunity

The Indianapolis Colts entered Training Camp with a relatively thin undrafted free agent class. With only seven players signed after the draft, all eyes were on the two quarterbacks the Colts brought in as camp arms with something to prove.

Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / August 17

This Exciting Rookie Might Make The Indianapolis Colts Roster

If you’re just a casual Indianapolis Colts fan, chances are you have no clue who Jason Bean is. He’s certainly not a famous Colt like Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, or DeForest Buckner.

Indianapolis Colts News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 12

Former Jayhawks QB Jason Bean Shines in NFL Preseason Action

Former Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jason Bean is turning heads in the NFL, showcasing his talent in his preseason debut for the Indianapolis Colts. Bean, who signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent in May, made the most of his opportunity during Sunday’s game.

Kansas Quarterback Cole Ballard Thriving in Backup Roll; Morning Call, August 6

With Jason Bean out of the program, the competition for the No. 2 quarterback spot is wide open for Kansas football, featuring two strong contenders. Leading the pack is redshirt freshman Cole Ballard, who played in four games in 2023 as Bean’s backup.

NFL News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 18

Jason Bean Selected First Overall in 2024 UFL College Draft; Morning Call, July 18

The Memphis Showboats selected Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jason Bean with the first overall pick of the UFL Draft on Thursday. Bean previously signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in April.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / July 17

Pair of Colts QBs Given Huge Opportunity Elsewhere

The Indianapolis Colts saw two current quarterbacks drafted in another professional football league. Rookies Jason Bean and Kedon Slovis were selected first and 12th overall in the United Football League draft.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 17

UFL teams are banking on a pair of Colts rookies not making the 2024 roster

The Indianapolis Colts are set to report for Training Camp on July 24, including an intriguing rookie class ready to take this opportunity by the horns and fight for a roster spot. A part of their rookie class is a thinner-than-normal UDFA class, and the UFL has its eyes on a couple of UDFA Colts.

Memphis Showboats draft former Kansas QB Jason Bean first overall in UFL College Draft

The Memphis Showboats of the UFL selected former Kansas quarterback Jason Bean with their first overall pick in the 2024 draft on Wednesday. Though Bean has signed a deal in the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Colts, he now has a fallback if he doesn’t stick to a roster when the deadline hits before the start of the regular season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / June 11

This Indianapolis Colts Rookie Could Make the 53-Man Roster

Jason Bean never heard his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, he signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. Will the quarterback out of Kansas make the 53-man roster?

College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 27

Colts Signing UDFA QB Jason Bean

According to his agent Brett Tessler, the Colts are signing UDFA Jason Bean out of Kansas to a deal following the draft. Bean, 24, played at North Texas before transferring to Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Rock Chalk Talk / December 29, 2023

A (Semi) Statistical Recap of UNLV

Jayhawks take care of business in the desert. I know I’m a couple of days late and there’s a basketball game coming up, but give me a break, I’m a busy guy!

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 27, 2023

Bowl roundup: Jason Bean (6 TDs) lifts Kansas past UNLV

Kansas survived a second-half comeback by UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, overcoming three turnovers and 18 penalties for a 49-36 win on Tuesday. Jason Bean threw three interceptions but also had a Kansas bowl-record six touchdown passes and 449 yards through the air.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / December 27, 2023

Kansas Jayhawks defeat UNLV Rebels 49-36 in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl

The Kansas Jayhawks, having not played in over a month, picked up right where they left off with an outstanding offensive display to take down UNLV with a final score of 49-36 in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 29, 2023

Week Thirteen Jayhawk Spotlight: Jason Bean

Remember just a few weeks ago when some Kansas fans were all over Jason Bean after a late game interception filled loss to Oklahoma State? We do, and after that game we defended Bean in this same column space.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2023

Five CFB games to watch: Oregon, Utah square off in 'elimination game'

The Pac-12 takes center stage again this week. Meanwhile, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. looks to solidify his Heisman campaign, and Oklahoma and Georgia take on a pair of hungry underdogs who would love nothing more than to throw a wrench into their seasons.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2022

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 14, 2022

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Week 5 was our best week so far this season, and we're now starting to gain some momentum as we approach the back half of the college football regular season.

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