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Sam Ehlinger joined the Denver Broncos on a one-year deal earlier this week. While the terms were not disclosed, he is expected to serve as the third-string quarterback behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham following the departure of Zach Wilson.

NFL News / Field Level Media / April 2

Broncos add QB depth, sign Sam Ehlinger

The Denver Broncos signed free agent quarterback Sam Ehlinger on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed by the Broncos. Multiple outlets reported it's a one-year contract.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 1

New Broncos QB Rejected Offers to Sign with Denver

Before putting pen to paper with the Denver Broncos, fifth-year backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger mulled other NFL offers, including that from his previous employer, the Indianapolis Colts.

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Colts lost a player that on the surface doesn't appear to affect the roster but they are bound to add someone to replace him

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NFL News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 31

Former Texas Longhorns QB Signs With Denver Broncos

Sam Ehlinger has found a new home in the National Football League. The former Texas Longhorns quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos on Monday fter spending the first four years of his pro career with the Indianapolis Colts, the team that selected him in the sixth round with the 218th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Former Texas Star QB Receives Major NFL News

Sam Ehlinger has found a new home. Reports indicate the former Texas Longhorns quarterback, who spent the last four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, is joining Sean Payton's Denver Broncos on a one-year deal.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 31

Broncos, QB Sam Ehlinger agree to deal

Sam Ehlinger spent his rookie contract on the Colts, but he will be on the move for the first time in his career this offseason.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / March 27

Should the Colts spend draft capital on a quarterback this year?

The Colts are taking a long look at the quarterback out of Texas. The Indianapolis Colts selected a quarterback out of Texas in 2021. A lot of fans loved what they saw out of Sam Ehlinger in the preseason which prompted some to call for him to get the starting role on one or more occasions over the years.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 28

Colts Quarterback is Said to Need a 'Fresh Start' Elsewhere

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Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Sixth-Round Pick Listed As Free Agent the Colts Should Re-Sign

It’s unclear which free agents the Indianapolis Colts will re-sign this offseason. Vignesh Mulay of Horseshoe Heroes named Sam Ehlinger as a player the team should bring back.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / November 19

Colts fans have another reason to love Sam Ehlinger for helping QB Anthony Richardson regain starting job

Indianapolis Colts fans now have another reason to root for Texas ex Sam Ehlinger. It turns out, Ehlinger offered struggling quarterback Anthony Richardson rock-solid support behind the scenes until the starter rediscovered his footing.

Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / June 23

Former Big 12 Star Might Not Make Colts 53-Man Roster

Like every NFL team, the Indianapolis Colts must trim their roster to 53 players before the regular season starts. Will Sam Ehlinger make the cut? During training camp and the preseason, the former Texas Longhorn will compete for Indy’s emergency third quarterback spot.

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NFL News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 24, 2023

LOOK: Longhorns Sam Ehlinger And Bijan Robinson Have NFL Reunion

During the Tom Herman era, Texas had one of the more underrated quarterback-running back tandem in all of college football. Signal caller Sam Ehliner who was Texas' best and most consistent quarterback since Colt McCoy, was the focal point of the program for his four years in Austin.

NFL News / Stampede Blue / December 18, 2023

Monday Morning Awards: Week 15 vs. Steelers

Let me start off by recognizing I have been very critical of how Minshew had been playing recently, and I also have to admit I entertained the idea in my mind of possibly giving the starting job to Sam Ehlinger.

NFL News / SI.com / December 3, 2023

2024 Sugar Bowl Quick Picks: Washington Underestimated Once Again vs. Texas

As the good man Sam Ehlinger once said the last time the Longhorns were in the Sugar Bowl: “We’re baaaaack.” Indeed, welcome back to the Longhorns, who make the College Football Playoff for the first time and will face Washington, a repeat Pac-12 entrant who returns to the CFP in the final year of the conference as we know it..

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / January 18, 2023

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