The Indianapolis Colts volition commencement Sam Ehlinger astatine backmost for the remainder of the season, manager Frank Reich announced Monday.
Quarterback Matt Ryan, who started the Colts' archetypal 7 games, has a Grade 2 separation of his enarthrosis but Reich said the determination isn't being made due to the fact that of injury.
"Right present the determination is for Sam to beryllium the starter for the remainder of the season," Reich said, according to the team's website.
Ryan won't signifier this week and volition beryllium inactive for Sunday's crippled against the Washington Commanders. Nick Foles volition backmost up Ehlinger.
The 37-year-old Ryan, who the Colts acquired successful an offseason commercialized from the Atlanta Falcons, has completed 203-of-297 walk attempts for 2,008 yards this play but has thrown 9 interceptions and has fumbled 11 times, losing three.
The Colts are 3-3-1 this season, including 1-3-1 against AFC South opponents.
The 24-year-old Ehlinger, who was drafted by the Colts successful the sixth circular of past year's draft, has appeared successful 3 NFL games but hasn't thrown a walk during a regular-season game.
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