According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger will be out for the next 5-6 weeks due to an ACL sprain suffered late in the first half of Friday’s preseason finale against the Detroit Lions.
Ehlinger had an up-and-down preseason finishing with three interceptions and zero passing touchdowns. However, he did show some real escapability in the pocket.
Now, we’ll see how the Colts maneuver Ehlinger’s injury on the 53-man roster. The best bet is that Indianapolis places Ehlinger on the short-term injured reserve list, which opens up a temporary roster spot through the first month of the season.