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Colts release veteran QB Foles
The Indianapolis Colts officially released veteran quarterback NICK FOLES late last week after the first year of a two-year deal he signed last spring. Foles was brought in by former head… More coach Frank Reich along with MATT RYAN, both of whom will play elsewhere, if at all, this season. With Foles out of the picture, the only quarterback remaining on the roster from the 2023 season is third-year passer SAM EHLINGER. Heading into the upcoming season, Ehlinger will likely battle for a roster spot behind fellow quarterbacks ANTHONY RICHARDSON and GARDNER MINSHEW. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Colts release veteran QB Ryan
The Indianapolis Colts, as expected, will release veteran quarterback MATT RYAN after one lone, disastrous season with the team. The move is expected to save over $17 million against the salary… More cap and will likely leave Ryan heading for the broadcast booth. The Colts hold the fourth overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, with quarterback a likely possibility as the team continues to search for a capable signal caller. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis QB Ryan interested in broadcasting career
Indianapolis quarterback MATT RYAN is still under contract with the team, but the expectation is that the Colts will release the veteran signal-caller in an effort to save money against the… More salary cap. Before owners tuck Ryan away at the end of fantasy benches heading into the upcoming season, it’s worth noting that Ryan is reportedly eyeing a career in broadcasting. At age 37, and coming off a season in which he struggled, the booth seems like a likely option for Ryan. Less
Source: Team Blog
Colts bench QB Ryan again, Foles to start
The Indianapolis Colts confirmed on Tuesday that veteran quarterback MATT RYAN is heading to the bench once again. Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said that fellow quarterback NICK FOLES is… More now the man for the job. Foles is a former Super Bowl MVP who has long been one of the NFL’s best backups. Time will tell if he can still be an effective starting quarterback, with his next test coming on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Colts QB Ryan reclaims starting role vs. Raiders
Interim Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday decided to put veteran quarterback MATT RYAN back into the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders after the SAM EHLINGER… More experiment proved to be a flop. Ryan was most likely on fantasy benches on Sunday, but he helped spark the Colts offense and even had the longest run of his career when he broke free for a 39-yard rush. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Colts QB Ehlinger to replace veteran QB Ryan
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich announced on Monday that SAM EHLINGER will replace veteran MATT RYAN as the team’s starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2022 season. Reich said… More that Ryan has a Grade 2 shoulder separation but he added that the Colts would have made the quarterback switch regardless of Ryan’s injury status. Ehlinger will now start the Colts Week #8 game against the Washington Commanders with NICK FOLES working as the backup quarterback. Less
Source: Team Website
Around the NFL: Sam Ehlinger
The Colts pulled the plug after one year of Carson Wentz. They’re not even waiting that long on Matt Ryan. They’re putting in youngster Sam Ehlinger for the remainder of the season. more »
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Colts turn to passing game with RB’s banged up
The Indianapolis Colts were without injured running backs JONATHAN TAYLOR and NYHEIM HINES for the second consecutive game in Sunday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With the backfield limited, the Colts… More called just 16 runs in the game and turned instead to the passing game. Veteran quarterback MATT RYAN responded with 389 passing yards on 58 attempts with 3 touchdowns while leading the Colts to a victory and delivering on behalf of his fantasy owners. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Andy Richardson: Thursday Night Recap
What percentage of NFL games in the last half century don't have any touchdowns? It's got to be a small number, and probably a lot of them were affected by crummy weather. Last night we had another one, and props to the defenses, but it seems to mostly be a case of two veteran transplant quarterbacks who left their best work in the past. more »
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Around the NFL: Indianapolis Colts
The Colts traded for Matt Ryan because they were looking to switch to more of a grownup at quarterback. Somebody who could avoid making the key mistakes. But that hasn’t happened. more »
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Colts shut out as Ryan era off to rough start
This isn’t the way fantasy owners envisioned the start to the season for the Indianapolis Colts. While an opening week tie against the Houston Texans at least yielded some fantasy production,… More the same can’t be said for the Colts Week #2 shutout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. New quarterback MATT RYAN threw 3 interceptions and no touchdowns, while star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR did not fare much better. With games against Kansas City, Tennessee, and Denver on the horizon, fantasy owners are left hoping the Colts can somehow turn things around quickly. Less
Source: Team Blog
Factoid: Indianapolis Colts
Two games in, Matt Ryan isn’t looking like much of an upgrade over Carson Wentz – or anybody else the Colts have trotted out at quarterback in recent years. Expectations that Indianapolis was almost a prohibitive favorite to win the AFC South are looking pretty silly nowadays. more »
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QBs Mariota, Ridder add dynamic element to Falcons offense
Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks MARCUS MARIOTA and DESMOND RIDDER combined for 82 yards on nine carries in Friday night’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions. After years of a stationary MATT RYAN… More at quarterback, the Falcons offense could look significantly different this season. Fantasy owners, however, will need to decide which quarterback will lead the way this year. While Mariota is expected to start the season, the rookie Ridder looked impressive in his debut and could end up starting sooner than later if he continues to impress. Less
Source: Team Website
Falcons defense headed for 2022 improvement?
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees said that the team only ran 60 percent of the defense in 2021, his first season with the team. Heading into 2022, Pees says that… More the team is ready for more and the Falcons will run 100 percent of the defense. With the offense in flux following the trade of veteran quarterback MATT RYAN, the Falcons will need the defense to take a big step forward heading into the upcoming season. Less
Source: NFL.com
Factoid: Transplant quarterbacks
Six times in the last two years, a quarterback on a new team has finished with top-20 numbers, and it’s a safe bet that we’re going to have a least a couple of those guys again this season. There likely will be eight starting quarterbacks on opening day who finished last season with other teams. more »
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