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Colts | Week 5 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Oct 8, 11:34 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared LB Shaquille Leonard, OT Bernhard Raimann, TE Will Mallory, DE Kwity Paye and QB Sam Ehlinger inactive for Week 5.
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Colts | Week 4 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Oct 1, 11:38 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared OT Bernhard Raimann, LB Cameron McGrone, TE Will Mallory, C Ryan Kelly, CB Darrell Baker Jr., LB Isaiah Land and QB Sam Ehlinger inactive for Week 4.
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Colts | Week 4 injury report for Indianapolis Fri Sep 29, 03:54 PM
Indianapolis Colts C Ryan Kelly (concussion) and OT Bernhard Raimann (concussion) did not practice on Friday, Sept. 29, and have been ruled out for Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams. DE DeForest Buckner (groin, back) did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. QB Sam Ehlinger (shoulder) did not practice on Friday but is also listed as questionable. OG Quenton Nelson (toe) was upgraded to full practice on Friday but is listed as questionable. OT Braden Smith (wrist) and DT Grover Stewart (foot) did not practice on Friday but no longer appear on the injury report. CB Dallis Flowers (back) and QB Anthony Richardson (concussion) practiced in full all week and also have been removed from the injury report.
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Colts | Thursday's practice report for Indianapolis Thu Sep 28, 04:52 PM
Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner (groin) and OG Quenton Nelson (toe) did not practice on Thursday, Sept. 28. QB Sam Ehlinger (shoulder) was limited. CB Dallis Flowers (back), C Ryan Kelly (concussion) and QB Anthony Richardson (concussion) practiced in full.
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Colts | Week 2 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Sep 17, 11:42 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, TE Drew Ogletree, OG Arlington Hambright, CB Julius Brents, OT Ryan Hayes, LB Isaiah Land and QB Sam Ehlinger inactive for Week 2.
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Colts | Week 1 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Sep 10, 11:36 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, LB Isaiah Land, OT Ryan Hayes, QB Sam Ehlinger, CB Julius Brents, TE Will Mallory and RB Zack Moss inactive for Week 1.
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Colts | Mixed results for Sam Ehlinger Sun Jan 8, 08:38 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger completed 23 of his 35 passes for 209 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 32-31 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 18.
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Colts | Nick Foles to miss season finale Mon Jan 2, 01:17 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Nick Foles (ribs) is in 'a lot of pain' after he was carted off the field in Week 17 versus the New York Giants and will not play in Week 18 against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Inserting Foles as the starter didn't work, and he got injured in the process. Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday named Sam Ehlinger as the Week 18 starter over Matt Ryan. We'll monitor Ehlinger in super deep dynasty formats, but this is a downgrade for the Colts' offense. |
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger tosses TD in relief effort Sun Jan 1, 08:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger completed 9-of-14 passes for 60 yards and a touchdown with one 12-yard rush in a relief effort in Week 17 against the New York Giants. Ehlinger was summoned after QB Nick Foles was knocked out of the game with a rib injury.
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Colts | Nick Foles to start again in Week 17 Tue Dec 27, 02:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Nick Foles will draw another start in Week 17 against the New York Giants, according to head coach Jeff Saturday. Sam Ehlinger will remain his backup, while Matt Ryan will be inactive.
| Footballguys view: The Colts are just trying to get to the end of the regular season. They'll start Foles, but inside the building, they are looking at options for 2023 and beyond. At this time, the Colts have the no.5 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. That means guys like QB Bryce Young (Alabama) or QB C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) could be options for them - if either one is available at that time. They'd likely need a higher draft pick if Young or Stroud is their target to be the team's quarterback of the future. |
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Colts | Matt Ryan to be inactive for Week 16 Fri Dec 23, 01:25 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Ryan will be a healthy scratch for Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to interim head coach Jeff Saturday. Nick Foles will draw the start, while Sam Ehlinger will serve as his backup.
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Colts | Week 15 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sat Dec 17, 11:49 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared QB Sam Ehlinger, LB Ben Banogu, WR Mike Strachan, CB Brandon Facyson, C Wesley French, DB Kenny Moore II and DT Chris Z. Williams inactive for Week 15.
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Colts | Week 13 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Dec 4, 06:51 PM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared QB Sam Ehlinger, OG Braden Smith, WR Keke Coutee, DT Chris Z. Williams, DB Kenny Moore II and DE Khalid Kareem inactive for Week 13.
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Colts | Indy not settled on Sam Ehlinger Tue Nov 8, 09:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger will start in Week 10 but the team could move to QBs Nick Foles or Matt Ryan if things continue to go south, owner Jim Irsay said on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
| Footballguys view: That's good news in what is looking more like a lost season for the Colts. It's a cluster-you-know-what in Indianapolis with interim head coach Jeff Saturday likely in over his head. Ehlinger has been flat-out bad as the team's starter, and going back to Ryan or giving Foles a chance to start would be a much better plan...unless your plan is to tank for a better draft pick. |
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger to receive another start Mon Nov 7, 09:00 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger will be the starting quarterback for the Week 10 game, according to interim head coach Jeff Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Ehlinger has not looked good in two starts for the Colts. He was sacked nine times against the Patriots on Sunday, and Ehlinger threw for only 103 yards and one interception. The Colts seem to be tanking, with owner Jim Irsay calling the shots. Saturday is there to do what Irsay wants, and at this time that means Ehlinger is the starter. |
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger struggles in Week 9 Sun Nov 6, 04:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger went 15-for-29 for 103 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the New England Patriots in Week 9. He also rushed for 39 yards on five carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: The Colts frankly looked like a team that was tanking with an overwhelmed Ehlinger out there instead of an experienced Nick Foles. We'll give the Patriots defense credit and put some blame on the Colts offensive line, but as long as Ehlinger is in, we can't trust anyone in this offense until Jonathan Taylor comes back, but you have to wonder if Taylor will be shut down at some point with the Colts no longer looking like a team trying to contend for a playoff spot. |
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Colts | Modest outing for Sam Ehlinger Sun Oct 30, 09:16 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger completed 17 of his 23 passes for 201 yards in a 17-16 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 8. He also ran six times for 15 yards and lost a fumble.
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Colts | Indy benches Matt Ryan, turns to Sam Ehlinger Mon Oct 24, 01:53 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Ryan has been removed as the starting quarterback effective immediately, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Sam Ehlinger is expected to replace him as the starter for the remainder of the season and Nick Foles will remain the primary backup. The Colts owner Jim Irsay was rumored to be the one to make this call. Head coach Frank Reich was not making it work with Ryan who looks washed at this point in his career. Ehlinger was a sixth-round pick out of Texas in the 2021 NFL draft. He's a fearless dual-threat quarterback who can attack a defense with his arm or his legs. We'll see if Reich can get more controlled play from the young and wild passer. |
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Colts | Week 5 Indianapolis Colts inactives Thu Oct 6, 06:47 PM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared QB Sam Ehlinger, RB Jonathan Taylor, LB Shaquille Leonard, S Julian Blackmon, DE Tyquan Lewis, C Wesley French and OT Luke Tenuta inactive for Week 5.
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Colts | Week 4 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Oct 2, 11:37 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared QB Sam Ehlinger, S Julian Blackmon, C Wesley French, WR Dezmon Patmon, OT Luke Tenuta, DT Chris Z. Williams and CB Dallis Flowers inactive for Week 4.
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Colts | Week 3 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Sep 25, 11:41 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared QB Sam Ehlinger, LB Shaquille Leonard, OT Bernhard Raimann, WR Dezmon Patmon, OT Luke Tenuta and CB Dallis Flowers inactive for Week 3.
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Colts | Week 1 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Sep 11, 11:35 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared QB Sam Ehlinger, LB Shaquille Leonard, WR Dezmon Patmon, OT Luke Tenuta, C Wesley French and CB Dallis Flowers inactive for Week 1.
| Footballguys view: Leonard being out gives the Texans offense a better chance of having success today. |
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Colts | Week 8 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Oct 31, 11:35 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared QB Sam Ehlinger, LB Ben Banogu, CB BoPete Keyes, OT Julie'n Davenport, WR Mike Strachan, OG Will Fries and DL Isaac Rochell inactive for Week 8.
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Colts | Week 7 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Oct 24, 06:51 PM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared CB Rock Ya-Sin, RB Jordan Wilkins, QB Sam Ehlinger, WR T.Y. Hilton, OG Braden Smith, DE Kemoko Turay and OG Will Fries inactive for Week 7.
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Colts | Jacob Eason done in Indianapolis Tue Oct 19, 04:01 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Jacob Eason was waived Tuesday, Oct. 19. QB Sam Ehlinger was activated from the Reserve/Injured list to replace him on the roster.
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger designated to return Wed Sep 29, 09:23 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger (knee) was cleared to return to practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Colts will have 21 days to decide to add him to the 53-man roster or leave him on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Colts | Two Colts activated, two down Thu Sep 2, 11:09 AM
Indianapolis Colts C Ryan Kelly and WR Zach Pascal were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Sept. 2. QB Sam Ehlinger (knee) and WR Dezmon Patmon (undisclosed) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger to miss 5-6 weeks Sat Aug 28, 04:58 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained knee and will be sidelined for five to six weeks, according to a source. He will not need to undergo surgery on the knee.
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger injures knee Fri Aug 27, 09:38 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger (knee) exited the preseason game against the Detroit Lions Friday, Aug. 27, with a knee injury and won't return.
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger getting preseason start Sat Aug 21, 01:19 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger will start the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21, against the Minnesota Vikings.
| Footballguys view: The Colts quarterback competition continues this week. They are trying to decide whether the rookie Ehlinger or second-year pro Jacob Eason would start in Week 1 if Carson Wentz is unable to make it back in time from preseason foot surgery. |
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger shows off mobility Sun Aug 15, 08:03 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger completed 10 of his 15 passes for 155 yards and an interception and rushed eight times for 30 yards in a 21-18 preseason win over the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Aug. 15.
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Colts | Jacob Eason to start preseason game Fri Aug 13, 07:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Jacob Eason will start the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 15, and will play around a quarter and a half, according to head coach Frank Reich. QB Sam Ehlinger likely will start the second preseason game.
| Footballguys view: Eason and Ehlinger are competing to establish a pecking order behind starter Carson Wentz. The latest reports speculate that Wentz could be ready for the season opener as he recovers from foot surgery. Eason is a big-bodied pocket passer while Ehlinger is more of a gamer with scrambling ability. Either one needs to be ready in case Wentz suffers any setbacks. |
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Colts | Indy QB duo to split reps Tue Aug 10, 02:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts QBs Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger will split the first-team repetitions over the next week. Ehlinger took two sacks and finished just 5-for-11 in his time under center Tuesday, Aug. 10. Meanwhile, Eason went 9-for-10 during 11-on-11 drills to nine different receivers.
| Footballguys view: These are two different quarterbacks vying for the starting job. Eason is your classic pocket passer. Ehlinger is more of a 'gamer' with scrambling ability. We'll see who wins the job with Carson Wentz bound to miss the early part of the regular season. |
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger working with first-team Tue Aug 10, 11:05 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger is working with the first-team offense Tuesday, Aug. 10.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy Twitter was all up in arms about this on Tuesday. Ehlinger is a "gamer" and the rookie quarterback doesn't go down without a fight. With Carson Wentz out for some time (October return?) the Colts are looking for a starter to begin the regular season. Ehlinger is competing with Jacob Eason to be the starter, and we'll see this battle shake out in the rest of camp and the preseason. |
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger officially in the fold Wed May 19, 02:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts sixth-round draft pick QB Sam Ehlinger (Texas) signed a four-year contract worth $3.61 million - including a $130,708 signing bonus - on Wednesday, May 19.
| Footballguys view: Ehlinger was a top dual-threat quarterback coming out of high school and the Longhorns always had a chance in a close game when he was under center. He operated a run/pass option offense which takes advantage of his rushing ability, and scouts call Ehlinger a "gamer." Ehlinger needs to make quicker decisions as a passer and he doesn't have a rocket arm. However, his competitive spirit and athleticism make him a player to watch in dynasty formats. |
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Colts | Sam Ehlinger an option for Indianapolis Sat May 1, 05:14 PM
Texas QB Sam Ehlinger was selected in the sixth round (218th pick) of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts Saturday, May 1.
| Footballguys view: Ehlinger was a leader for the Longhorns in college, winning with mobility and good decision making as a passer. He's a "pure sight" thrower similar to what Jalen Hurts was in college, so Ehlinger needs to work on his anticipation as a passer and throwing guys open. We'll see how he develops with the Colts behind Carson Wentz. |
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NFL | Ian Book separates from other QBs Thu Jan 28, 10:11 PM
Notre Dame QB Ian Book 'vastly outplayed' Texas QB Sam Ehlinger and Arkansas QB Feleipe Franks during Senior Bowl practice Thursday, Jan. 28, according to Nick Falato of SI.com.
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NFL | Sam Ehlinger going pro Sun Jan 3, 10:05 PM
Texas QB Sam Ehlinger announced Sunday, Jan. 3, that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.
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