An interesting situation is developing in the Indianapolis Colts quarterback room this training camp.
The Colts are without starting quarterback Carson Wentz, who underwent foot surgery. Wentz, who was traded from Philadelphia to Indianapolis this offseason, is expected to miss several weeks.
It’s unclear where the Colts will turn. Some have suggested Indianapolis trade for a veteran quarterback – like Nick Foles – but for now, the Colts are sticking with what they have.
Tuesday morning, rookie quarterback Sam Ehlinger took first-team reps at practice.
Rookie QB Sam Ehlinger getting his first reps with the 1st team offense.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) August 10, 2021
While the Colts’ quarterback situation isn’t great right now, fans are still surprised to hear that the former Texas Longhorns star could be in line to start right away.
Hmmm…. Sam Ehlinger is getting his first starting reps right now.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) August 10, 2021
Sam Ehlinger is off to a faster start than anticipated and has people within the organization buzzing, per @HolderStephen.
Is an Eason vs. Ehlinger QB1 battle brewing? 👀 pic.twitter.com/ggb8QNK0sw
— Locked On Colts Podcast (@LockedOnColts) August 4, 2021
Here is Sam Ehlinger’s 15 yard TD pass that capped off his two minute drill today in practice!
📸 (video provided by @Grant_Barretto) pic.twitter.com/zoRjhAh5sY
— Colts Coverage (@Colts_Coverage) August 3, 2021
I’m curious to Sam Ehlinger see against the Colts No. 1 defense because he’s making the QB position seem WAY easier than Jacob Eason has since Carson Wentz got injured
— Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNFL) August 7, 2021
Sam Ehlinger gets his first reps with the first team today. And the results have flipped.
Ehlinger is 3-6 at the start of practice. Jacob Eason, working with the twos, is 5-5 with a 50-yard gain to Dezmon Patmon. Great catch by the wide receiver. #Colts— George Bremer (@gmbremer) August 10, 2021
NFL.com addressed the Colts’ quarterback situation earlier this month:
Ehlinger is a nice story so far, but the fact that he’s reportedly going through his reads more quickly than Eason, a second-year player, doesn’t bode well for the Colts’ current setup. Watching the young kids for a preseason game or three makes some sense, but I still expect the Colts to add another veteran quarterback to the mix before the regular season begins, given Wentz’s uncertain recovery timetable.
The Colts are scheduled to open the preseason this Sunday. Indianapolis will take on the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. E.T.
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