Quarterback Brett Rypien has been on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad since mid-October 2025 but has not been active for a game.
The 29-year-old nephew of former Colts quarterback Mark Rypien has been in the NFL since 2019, when he went undrafted out of Boise State. He was on the roster of seven teams before joining the Colts.
The Colts are desperate at quarterback after injuries to Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard. They have worked out Philip Rivers — a 44-year-old grandfather who last played for the Colts in 2020.
Rypien could end up on the field in the final four games of the regular season. Here’s what you should know about him.
Is Brett Rypien related to Mark Rypien?
Brett Ryien is Mark Rypien’s nephew.
How old is Brett Rypien?
29
Is Brett Rypien good? Brett Rypien NFL stats
Brett Rypien has appeared in 11 NFL games, starting 4, completing 58.3% of his passes for 950 yards, 4 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.
Brett Rypien has appeared in one 2025 NFL game, on Sept. 21, 2025, for the Cincinnati Bengals in a 48-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He did not attempt any passes and was sacked once.
How much does Brett Rypien get paid?
Brett Rypien had a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Cincinnati Bengals early in the 2025 season, according to Spotrac.
Brett Rypien transactions in 2025 season
Oct. 14, 2025: Colts sign him to practice squad
Oct. 7, 2025: Bengals release him
Sept. 16, 2025: Bengals sign him to active roster from practice squad
Aug. 27, 2025: Bengals sign him to practice squad
Aug. 24, 2025: Vikings release him
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