Sam Ehlinger Fantasy

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger suddenly became the top quarterback on the team's depth chart this week, following the trade of starter Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. James Morgan is the only other quarterback currently rostered by the team. While the Colts will certainly add another quarterback to join Ehlinger and Morgan, there's speculation that Ehlinger will get a solid look as a starting option for the team. In an article for The Athletic on Wednesday, Zak Keefer reported that a source suggested that even as the Colts look to add another quarterback, we shouldn't rule out Ehlinger "getting a chance at the starting job." The 23-year-old Ehlinger was a sixth-round pick out of Texas last year. He barely saw the field as a rookie and will certainly need a strong offseason to earn the team's support as a starting option.

Mar. 10th • 3:26 PM

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich reiterated on Wednesday that Sam Ehlinger will start at quarterback if Carson Wentz is not off the COVID-IR in time for Sunday's game. Reich admitted to talking to Philip Rivers, but the popular story about Rivers coming out of retirement to play seems to be more fiction than reality. Given the NFL's new COVID protocols, it still appears likely that Wentz will be back in time to play on Sunday, but if you're in a super deep league and want to stash Ehlinger on your bench just in case, go for it. Just don't expect a ton of production from him.

Dec. 29th • 11:35 AM

The Indianapolis Colts still hope that quarterback Carson Wentz (foot) will be back to start the regular season, but if Wentz is unable to go, the team's other quarterbacks are doing their best to show they're ready for action. Jacob Eason and rookie Sam Ehlinger both had strong preseason showings for the team, with Eason showing off his strong arm and Ehlinger using his mobility to make plays. Eason will likely be in line to start in Week 1 should Wentz still be out, but with that game coming against the Seahawks and Week 2 being a meeting with the Rams, Eason probably shouldn't be on your redraft radar even if he does get a couple starts.

Aug. 17th • 11:13 PM