The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly searching for an upgrade over Carson Wentz at quarterback. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on where things stand with the Colts during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday:
“I know they are actively looking for another QB because Chris Ballard is always trying to improve,” Rapoport said.
Indy finds itself in a unique situation entering the offseason one year after trading its 2022 first-round pick as part of the blockbuster deal for Wentz. The 29-year-old North Dakota State product tallied nearly four times as many touchdown passes (27) as interceptions (seven) and played all 17 games after some durability issues during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles.
However, the Colts faced a win-and-in scenario during the final two weeks of the season in 2021 and Wentz did not play enough to get secure either victory and the team missed out on the postseason. When the Colts needed to pass, such as in a Week 17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars that kept them out of the playoffs, Wentz could not deliver as he finished that contest with just 185 passing yards with one touchdown and one pick.
After the season ended, Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich didn’t commit to Wentz as the team’s starting quarterback.
“We’ve got to be better in the passing game,” Reich told reporters. “It was definitely below our standards, and there’s multiple reasons for that. We have to take ownership of that as coaches and players.”
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Wentz is under contract through 2024, but the Colts can save $28.3 million if they trade him or $13.3 million if they release him, per Spotrac.
