SAM EHLINGER NEWS

In line to start preseason Week 2 Coach Frank Reich said Ehlinger likely will start the Colts' second preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21 in Minnesota, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Impact Before then, though, Jacob Eason will be under center first during Sunday's exhibition opener versus the Panthers. After Carson Wentz underwent foot surgery earlier this month, Eason received most of the first-team reps, but the second-year pro and Ehlinger -- a 2021 sixth-rounder -- have been splitting those snaps in recent practices.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

He lost his father and his brother, but Sam Ehlinger believes in pinholes of hope The Colts rookie quarterback supports his grieving family while attempting to prove he can be an NFL quarterback.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ballard, Reich extensions give Indy more pieces for future

The Indianapolis Colts have signed coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard to contract extensions through  the 2026 season

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will split first-team reps Ehlinger is in line to continue to share first-team QB reps with Jacob Eason, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

Impact With regard to the decision to split the team's top signal-caller reps, coach Frank Reich noted Tuesday that "it wasn't (Eason) doing anything wrong. This is a meritocracy and (Ehlinger) has looked good so we decided to split it up. The good news is they both looked sharp today. We'll continue to split those reps." Though it appears as though the two QBs will have an opportunity compete going forward, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin relays that Eason is still expected to start Sunday's preseason opener against the Panthers and see first-team work in that contest. In any case, this is a situation worth monitoring, given that No. 1 QB Carson Wentz (foot) is a candidate to miss time early on this season.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Handling some starting reps Ehlinger worked with the starters to close out Tuesday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Ehlinger hadn't handled any first-team reps until Tuesday, when he was given the opportunity to split starting work with Jacob Eason. Coach Frank Reich praised the rookie sixth-round pick's consistency while running the second-team offense earlier in camp, and with Carson Wentz set to miss 5-12 weeks after undergoing foot surgery, the Week 1 starting gig looks by all accounts like a legitimate competition. The Colts could opt to give both Ehlinger and Eason substantial opportunities during Sunday's preseason matchup against the Panthers.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No starting reps for now Even though Ehlinger continues to make a strong impression, he isn't set to get any starting reps at this point in training camp, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports....

Impact Ehlinger has drawn raves from coaches and reporters with his poise and consistency in running the second-team offense in training camp, while Eason has been inconsistent and often is seen struggling with the first-teamers. Eason is seen as having a stronger arm, but Ehlinger has more mobility and can extend plays with his running ability. With Carson Wentz out 5-12 weeks after foot surgery, it's not out of the question that Ehlinger could get a chance to play if Eason struggles and the team doesn't add a veteran quarterback. Indy's preseason games are certainly worth monitoring as both Eason and Ehlinger should get meaningful playing time, and their performance could impact the quarterback competition.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts camp observations: No plans yet to give Sam Ehlinger some of Jacob Eason's No. 1 snaps The rookie is the only Colts quarterback than Carson Wentz who hasn't thrown an interception yet in 11 on 11 work.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts Training Camp Practice Notes: Why Kwity Paye Is Impressing Frank Reich; No Change In QB Plan With Jacob Eason, Sam Ehlinger The Colts held their ninth raining camp practice of 2021 on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about the day's action at Grand Par...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • COLTS.COM

SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21

Steve Sarkisian has yet to make his debut in the Big 12, but the new Texas coach was asked on Thursday to ponder life in his next league, the Southeastern Conference

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts Rookie Watch: Kwity Paye, Kylen Granson, Sam Ehlinger, Mike Strachan Make Strong First Impressions In Training Camp With one week of training camp in the books, where do the Colts’ rookies stand so far? This week’s check-in looks at Kwity Paye, Kylen Grans...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Taking second-string reps Ehlinger has been taking the majority of the Colts' second-team reps at practice, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Meanwhile, Jacob Eason has taken the team's starting reps of late, a context created by the ongoing absence of Carson Wentz, whose early-season availability is in peril due to a recent foot procedure. Ehlinger joined the Colts as a sixth-round draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but with Wentz out, the Texans product will have an opportunity to gain valuable training camp/preseason experience working behind Eason.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How Colts rookie QB Sam Ehlinger is grieving the tragic loss of his brother, Jake Sam Ehlinger's brother, Jake, died unexpectedly four days after Sam, a former Texas QB, was picked by the Colts in the NFL Draft.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Sarkisian: No magic trick to make Texas contenders again

There is a reason Steve Sarkisian is the third Texas head coach in eight seasons

JULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts: Sam Ehlinger working out with Patrick Mahomes can't be bad thing If the Indianapolis Colts really want to be the AFC's best threat to beat the Chiefs, as Louis Riddick famously said, they first have to be...

JUNE 25, 2021 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts scout reveals why team drafted Sam Ehlinger The Indianapolis Colts stole headlines during the 2021 draft for a myriad of reasons, and that narrative continued on Day 3 of proceedings w...

JUNE 21, 2021 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts' scouts: QB Sam Ehlinger was 'no-brainer' fit Indy is high on Ehlinger’s fit with the team.

JUNE 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Through The Scouts' Eye: Sam Ehlinger Colts area scout Anthony Coughlan and assistant director of college scouting Matt Terpening discuss what they saw in quarterback Sam Ehlinge...

JUNE 16, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Colts' 2021 training camp preview: QB Sam Ehlinger Sam Ehlinger will battle for the QB2 role.

JUNE 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM