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Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard won't fully commit to Carson Wentz as team's starting QB for 2022

INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts general manager Chris Ballard is not ready to fully commit to quarterback Carson Wentz as his starter for the 2022 season.

Ballard made those comments during his season-ending press conference just days after the Colts didn't make the playoffs and Wentz played two of his worst games to end the season. Ballard's comments are eye-raising considering the Colts gave up first- and third-round picks in the upcoming to draft to acquire Wentz from the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason.

"When we made the decision, after Philip (Rivers) retired and we made the decision to make a move on Carson, at the time of the decision we felt good about it and I still don't regret the decision at the time," Ballard said Thursday.