Colts part ways with quarterback Jacob Eason, a fourth-round pick of Indianapolis in 2020

The Indianapolis Colts have shaken up the roster following their Week 6 win over the Houston Texans, significantly on the quarterback place. On Tuesday, the membership introduced that the workforce has waived signal-caller Jacob Eason as they’ve activated rookie Sam Ehlinger from injured reserve. 

Eason initially was drafted by the Colts within the fourth spherical of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Washington. Whereas the workforce did spend current draft capital on him, the transfer is not a complete shock. Veteran Brett Hundley has been the established backup to Carson Wentz and the membership did must elevate Ehlinger this week or must go all through the remainder of the season with out him as his 21-day window to be activated was about to run out. 

Eason noticed sport motion simply as soon as throughout his time with the Colts and it was again in Week 2 in opposition to the Rams. In that 27-24 loss, he performed 7% of the offensive snaps and accomplished simply two of his 5 move makes an attempt for 25 yards and an interception. 

Together with waiving Eason and activating Ehlinger, the Colts positioned receiver Parris Campbel on injured reserve. In addition they positioned security Jordan Lucas and nook Marvell Tell III on the follow squad injured checklist, and waived defensive deal with Chris Williams. In the meantime, kicker Michael Badgley was elevated to the 53-man roster from the follow squad.