Broncos practice squad QB Sam Ehlinger turns down offer to return to Colts

Denver Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Sam Ehlinger had an interesting start to the week.

The Broncos practice squad quarterback spent about 48 hours after Denver’s win in Las Vegas weighing an opportunity to return to Indianapolis for the stretch run of the season, he told The Denver Post on Wednesday.

Ehlinger said his agent had extensive talks with the Colts after their starting quarterback, Daniel Jones, tore his Achilles on Sunday.

Indianapolis ultimately brought in 44-year-old Philip Rivers for a Monday workout and…