Nobody likes an unhappy ending to a story, but we may have possibly received one today. The Indianapolis Colts have decided to bench quarterback Matt Ryan in favor of Sam Ehlinger, who is likely to start for the remainder of their season.
Through Week 7 of this year, Ryan has totaled 2008 yards, 9 touchdowns, 9 interceptions on 297 passing attempts. His number were far from great, but Ryan was on pace to be sacked 58 times, 10 sacks greater than his worst season while in Atlanta.
"Right now the move is for Sam [Ehlinger] to be the starter for the rest of the season.