INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have officially moved on to their third backup quarterback in a season that hasn’t hit the halfway point yet.
Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich named rookie Sam Ehlinger to the No. 2 spot Tuesday, confirming a move made obvious by the decision Monday to release veteran Brett Hundley and bring him back on the practice squad.
Ehlinger, a sixth-round pick out of Texas who has never thrown a regular season pass in the NFL, is now next in line behind Carson Wentz.
“Felt like Sam’s healthy, he’s continued to learn the offense, and there’s other considerations as well,” Reich said.