Stephen HolderESPNMay 6, 2023 05:16 AM1 Minute Read
INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts’ linchpin at the quarterback position continued Friday with the release of one-season veteran Nick Foles.
Foles, one of four quarterbacks on the list, became further expendable when the Colts used the fourth overall pick in last week’s NFL draft against former Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson.
Also remaining in the roster are Gardner Minshew and Sam Ehlinger.
The Colts saw constant quarterback upheaval last season en route to a 4-12-1 finish, with four position changes between Matt Ryan, Ehlinger and Foles.
Foles, starting the season for the second time, suffered a rib injury in Week 18 and was replaced by Ehlinger.
He was lured to Indianapolis last season to serve as Ryan’s backup by former Colts coach Frank Reich, with whom Foles won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles after the 2017 season.
Reich was released after nine games.
Foles, 34, entered the second year of a two-year contract. It’s unclear if he intends to pursue an opportunity with another team. In his two games last season, he completed 25 of 42 passes for 224 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions.