SAM EHLINGER NEWS

Out for September Ehlinger is expected to miss about five or six weeks after being diagnosed with a knee sprain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Jacob Eason will be the Week 1 starter if Carson Wentz (foot) isn't deemed ready. Ehlinger, a rookie sixth-round pick, gave Eason a real challenge this summer, so the backup QB spot could be fluid once if/when everyone is healthy. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Ehlinger is dealing with an ACL sprain, putting the timeline around four weeks rather than five-to-six.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts QB Sam Ehlinger suffers knee injury in preseason finale, "it didn't look good" Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich fears the worst with Ehlinger’s knee injury.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

NFL preseason: Top moments from Friday night's action

The final Friday of preseason began with the Colts staying undefeated and ended with a tie in New York. Here are the highlights.

AUGUST 28, 2021

Injury causes concern Coach Frank Reich said after Friday's preseason win over the Lions that Ehlinger's knee injury "didn't look good," Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Impact Ehlinger suffered a knee injury near the end of the first half Friday and was ruled out for the game shortly after. The 2021 sixth-rounder will presumably be evaluated in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue, but it appears as though he could miss some time.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts beat Lions 27-17, but lose QB Sam Ehlinger to injury

Rookie Sam Ehlinger was knocked out of the preseason finale with a knee injury, delivering another hit on the Indianapolis Colts’ depth chart at quarterback in a 27-17 win over the...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers knee injury Ehlinger has been ruled out of Friday's preseason game at Detroit due to a knee injury, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Impact After Carson Wentz underwent foot surgery in early August, Ehlinger entered into a competition with Jacob Eason to be the Colts' starting QB in Week 1 in the event Wentz remained in recovery mode. While Wentz since has progressed through his rehab quicker than expected, Ehlinger remained in the mix to be the No. 2. However, Ehlinger limped off the field at the end of the first half Friday and won't return. The Colts likely won't reveal the severity of his knee injury until postgame.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sarkisian not ready to name starting QB for No. 21 Texas

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he's not ready to name either Casey Thompson or Hudson Card his starting quarterback

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Texas QB Sam Ehlinger projected to make Colts' 53-man roster The Colts have some tough decisions to make ahead of the third cut date on August 31.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tosses two picks Saturday Ehlinger completed eight of 13 passes for 70 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's preseason win at Minnesota. He added two carries for 11 yards.

Impact As expected, Ehlinger got the starting nod after serving as the Colts' second quarterback in preseason Week 1 behind Jacob Eason. Ehlinger put together two nine-play drives that ended in field goals, but the other three ended in a punt and two interceptions, one of them a pick-six. Through two exhibitions, he's tossed no touchdowns versus three interceptions, but he's also turned 10 rushes into 41 yards. With Carson Wentz (foot) iffy to play Week 1 and potentially beyond, the competition between Ehlinger and Eason (16-for-27 for 132 yards Saturday) could come down to the wire.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SEC will wait: New coach and new QB for Texas in Big 12

Texas has a new coach and new quarterback for 2021

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch Sam Ehlinger make his first start for the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday Former Texas QB Sam Ehlinger will be starting for the Colts in their second preseason game.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Grading NFL rookie QB preseason debuts: Justin Fields, Zach Wilson impress; Sam Ehlinger surprises most From Jaguars No.1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence to Colts sixth-rounder Sam Ehlinger, we handed out grades for every rookie quarterback who ma...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Doyel: Jacob Eason or Sam Ehlinger? Colts have a quarterback competition, not a dilemma Dueling Colts backup quarterbacks Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger are so different, but each showed plenty of promise in preseason win against...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • THESTARPRESS.COM

Kravitz: Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger showed well, but Colts should still add a veteran backup Indy only increases the risk of losing crucial early games with inexperienced QBs, so a Nick Foles or Gardner Minshew would a better bet.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Indianapolis Star Dueling Colts backup quarterbacks Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger are so different, but each showed plenty of promise in preseason win against Carolina.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Eason efficient, Ehlinger shines late as Colts beat Panthers

Jacob Eason was efficient in place of the injured Carson Wentz, and rookie Sam Ehlinger delivered in the final quarter for the Indianapolis Colts

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL preseason: Top moments from Colts vs. Panthers to wrap up weekend

Indy's open audition for the starting QB role took center stage in Colts vs. Panthers. Check out the highlights!

AUGUST 15, 2021

Sam Ehlinger improvises for game-tying two-point run Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger rushes for a two-point conversion.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Vaughns secures unreal one-hand snag on dime from Ehlinger Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger completes a 25-yard pass to wide receiver Tyler Vaughns.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

Kenny Robinson jumps Sam Ehlinger's pass for slick INT Carolina Panthers safety Kenny Robinson intercepts a pass from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

Sam Ehlinger unloads spectacular 47-yard BOMB to Tarik Black Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger completes a 47-yard pass to wide receiver Tarik Black.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

How to watch Sam Ehlinger make his NFL debut with the Colts on Sunday Ehlinger will make his NFL debut today!

AUGUST 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Indianapolis Colts - Carolina Panthers odds and preview: Can Sam Ehlinger stay hot? Meet the Carolina backups and more The Colts and Panthers meet in Week 1 of the preseason, with Indy trying out two untested QBs and Carolina resting their starters.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reich: Jacob Eason to start Sunday vs. Panthers; Sam Ehlinger likely to start at Minnesota Sam Ehlinger has done everything he can to make the Colts' backup quarterback job a true competition.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM