RM Gardner Minshew II Stuns the NFL by Rejecting $20M/2-Year Offer from Colts, Declares “I’m Staying in Kansas City”
Kansas City, Missouri – The Indianapolis Colts, facing one of their most significant quarterback dilemmas in recent memory, turned to a familiar face in Gardner Minshew II. The quarterback who had been instrumental in saving their 2023 season was now the Colts’ top target. However, in a shocking turn of events, Minshew rejected a 2-year, $20 million offer, leaving the Colts and the entire NFL in disbelief. His message was clear: he had no intention of leaving the Kansas City Chiefs.
Minshew, who has been excelling in his current role as a backup for the Chiefs, was pursued by Indianapolis in the wake of a quarterback crisis. To initiate talks legally, the Colts sent the necessary “permission to speak” request to the Chiefs, a formal procedure required when negotiating with a player still under contract. With approval granted, Indianapolis wasted no time in extending a generous offer—$20 million over two years, along with a guaranteed starting position and the opportunity to lead a team recovering from the loss of its starting quarterback to injury.
The Colts were hopeful that Minshew, who had stepped in admirably for various teams during tough stretches, could be the answer to their season. He was seen as the ideal candidate to help turn the team’s fortunes around in a year marked by uncertainty at the quarterback position.
However, Minshew’s response was swift and unequivocal. Within minutes of receiving the offer, he reached out directly to the Chiefs’ front office to inform them of his decision. “I know I could be a starter in Indianapolis, but that’s not what matters to me,” Minshew explained to ESPN. “What I’m building here in Kansas City means more than the money or the starting job. I want to keep fighting for this team, not chase a bigger paycheck.”
Minshew’s rejection made headlines and quickly went viral on social media, drawing praise from both fans and analysts. In a time when many players prioritize starting opportunities and financial gains, Minshew’s commitment to the Chiefs and his loyalty to a team he believes in was hailed as a rare and admirable decision.
Meanwhile, the Colts, left scrambling once again, must now return to the quarterback market in search of a solution to their ongoing crisis. Their hopes of bringing in a proven starter have been dashed, leaving them with the daunting task of finding a capable replacement before the season slips further out of reach.
As for Minshew, Chiefs Kingdom celebrated his decision as a testament to his character and dedication to the team, making his commitment to Kansas City all the more significant in a league where loyalty is often in short supply.
