"He should lose his job" - NFL fans react as Colts announcer unintentionally uses racist slur as nickname for backup QB Jason Bean

Television analyst Rick Venturi landed in hot water on Saturday when he unintentionally used a racial slur while referring to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jason Bean.

Venturi called Jason Bean "Beaner" during the live broadcast of the preseason game against the Packers, completely unaware of its history. "Beaner" is a derogatory term for someone of Mexican descent.

"Let's go to work here, go to work. It's going to be Beaner!" Venturi said. "Beaner's going to be in there, second year with the team."

Fans took to social media to call out Rick Venturi for the remark:

face turn butch

@jumpman826

@awfulannouncing Beanhead is infinitely better

Dingersonly

@digging4dingers

@Peter_Bukowski He should lose his job!

coleslaw

@coleslaw_0001

@awfulannouncing I know the preseason commentators aren’t exactly the networks’ starting lineup but OH MY GOD these guys are so awful this year for every team

Clarissa

@cbradford6221

@awfulannouncing Just use the name the person was born with and not try to be cute or funny because it’s annoying!

braydencase

@braydencase

I caught that to and was shocked

The Colts utilized four quarterbacks during their 23-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Jason Bean was the last to make an appearance. He completed 3 of the 7 passes he attempted for 37 yards.

Bean joined the Colts after going undrafted last year. He signed with the team's practice squad after being cut from the roster in August 2024. The quarterback then signed a reserve/future contract with the team this January.

Bean began his collegiate journey in 2018 with North Texas, where he played three seasons before joining the Kansas Jayhawks in 2021. He made 51 appearances in college and recorded 5969 yards and 55 TDs.

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Will Jason Bean secure a spot on the Colts roster this year?

The Colts spent the past two years with Anthony Richardson as their QB1. However, injuries and inconsistency plagued Richardson, who now finds himself in a battle with Daniel Jones for the starting quarterback job.

The Colts also utilized the 2025 NFL draft to acquire ex-Notre Dame star Riley Leonard in the sixth round. This leaves an air of uncertainty regarding Jason Bean's future with the team.

Colts coach Shane Steichen has not yet finalized the quarterback depth chart for the 2025 season. They kick off Week 1 with a showdown against the Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 7.