In the coming weeks, we will be taking a closer look at each of the Indianapolis Colts’ unrestricted free agents and making a prediction as to whether or not they will return for the 2025 season.
Up next, let’s take a look at quarterback Sam Ehlinger. If you’ve missed any of our other free agency predictions, you can find them below.
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Ehlinger was a 2021 sixth-round selection by the Colts and just finished out Year 4 of his rookie deal.
On the Colts this past season, Ehlinger was the team’s third quarterback behind Anthony Richardson and Joe Flacco.
He was inactive when both Richardson and Flacco were available, but filled in as the backup for several games when Richardson was sidelined. Elingher has seen only three offensive snaps over the last two seasons.
Bringing in competition for Richardson is on the offseason to-do list for GM Chris Ballard. While Ehlinger won’t check that box, depth is needed at the position as well with Richardson and Jason Bean the only quarterbacks currently under contract for the 2025 season.
I do believe Ehlinger could provide that depth through training camp and potentially be the Colts’ third quarterback once again.
The big reason I think that is because late last season, Ballard told The Athletic that Ehlinger was one of the “strongest voices” in Richardson’s corner as he went through being benched. With the Colts still wanting Richardson to be the guy at quarterback, I do think there is value in having Ehlinger’s presence and that relationship on the roster.
Prediction: Colts re-sign Sam Ehlinger.