The Indianapolis Colts are rolling with their third starting quarterback of the Jeff Saturday era, which will enter its sixth game, as they announce Nick Foles is expected to be the starter for the final three games.
Of course, everything should be taken with a grain of salt considering what we’ve seen during this nightmarish season. Benching Matt Ryan could provide a spark in the offense but also could save the Colts some money down the road if they decide to part ways with him.
Foles technically is the third starting quarterback under Saturday even though Sam Ehlinger never played a snap. Saturday said in his introductory press conference that Ehlinger would start the remainder of the season. Then, he went to his first practice the following day and Ryan was the starter for the game that week.
With three games remaining, the Colts are just waiting for the campaign to end. And they’re expected to do so with Foles under center.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the announcement Wednesday:
Nick Foles has had an incredible, bizarre, unkillable career.
Threw 7 TDs in a game. Has a statue. Was cut by Jeff Fisher on national television.
What a football life. Respect.
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) December 21, 2022
Nick Foles AND Gardner Minshew starting this week 🥵 pic.twitter.com/oWEVCzLWpm
— Playmaker Betting (@playmakerbet) December 21, 2022
Noteworthy that Nick Foles is under contract for 2023 @ a $3.6M cap hit.
I think it’s fair to assume that Will Levis or Anthony Richardson will be a Colt next year, and if they like Hendon Hooker, they DEFINITELY need a bridge QB. https://t.co/deuNcIWCrN
— Jeremy Stevenson (@MyColtsAccount) December 21, 2022
Question: Any confusion or frustration on your part when you were bypassed earlier in the season?
Nick Foles: “None at all. None at all.”
Today will be the first time he’s gotten reps with the first-team offense since training camp.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) December 21, 2022
Nick Foles on the surprises of this Colts experience:
“Oh, it’s a 180. I couldn’t have predicted anything that’s happened.”
He said he signed here to play for Frank Reich and never thought he’d be starting without him here.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) December 21, 2022
Swapping out their starter for Nick Foles for the final three games of the season won the Eagles the Super Bowl, so hard to poke holes in what the Colts are doing here.
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) December 21, 2022
Please don’t. And please don’t win. Please. https://t.co/JLHl5ZgVwS
— Aaron Floor (@aaronfloor) December 22, 2022
FINALLY https://t.co/LtWoE8oXv8
— Adam Larson (@Adam_Larson_23) December 22, 2022
He should have been stating all year! #NFL https://t.co/Ngv1l58YVB
— WTF (@540856) December 22, 2022
Watch, he’s gonna win out and ruin our draft position, Ballard will resign him to be our starter next year and get a free bag of money from Indy. https://t.co/FB1RDW4FGx
— The Cult (4-9-1) (@indycults) December 22, 2022
Can we just tank??? https://t.co/LSk02yrEG3
— ang (@angcac_) December 21, 2022
ITS ANOTHER CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!!! @NickFoles https://t.co/Bs0O8Cb90W
— Chris Foley (@FomezFoley32) December 21, 2022
Colts are a complete mess https://t.co/jroPio6MD4
— Donovan Peoples-Jones Enthusiast (@Mafayouz) December 21, 2022
Oh yay a third qb this season 🙄 #Colts https://t.co/UiAxe5AKHl
— Angela Barker (@A_L_B17) December 22, 2022
Foles really gonna be starting for them next year 🐐 https://t.co/2SdnCt7ac0
— Jerseybird (@JerseyBird3) December 21, 2022
