In a down 2017-18 season that ended with a 4-12 record, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett was seemingly one of the few bright spots for the team and the front office has really taken notice of that.

According to an article written this weekend by Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star, the Colts have turned down two trade proposals for Brissett so far this offseason. On Friday, Colts general manager Chris Ballard praised Brissett and said that Indy plans to hang on to the 24-year-old signal caller.

“He’s committed, he’s a great teammate, he’s got juice, he holds people accountable, he holds himself accountable. I love Jacoby,” Ballard said. “Jacoby Brissett is going to play in this league a long time. If I learned anything last year, it was the value of a backup quarterback who can get it done, and I think Jacoby can do that.”

Although the Colts continue to insist that star quarterback Andrew Luck will be healthy and ready to start this 2018-19 season, they are clearly committed to keeping Brissett on the roster as well. Luck missed the entire 2017-18 NFL season due to the rehabilitation of his right throwing shoulder.

Via Colts beat reporter Mike Wells of ESPN:

“[We're] very comfortable where he's at,” Ballard said of Luck. “Working on his strength part of it, throwing motion. But he's in a good spot, guys. I feel good where he's at, feel good about where he's going. Keep working and getting back to playing football. His health is our No. 1 priority.”

In 15 starts last season for the Colts, Brissett threw for 3,098 yards with a 58.8 percent completion percentage, 13 touchdown passes, only seven interceptions, 260 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground.