Colts place Carson Wentz on COVID-19 list

The Colts placed Carson Wentz on the COVID-19/reserve list, per a club announcement. Since the quarterback is unvaccinated, this leaves him ineligible to play on Sunday against the Raiders if he tested positive.

The league’s current protocols require unvaccinated players to spend a minimum of 10 days in isolation before rejoining the team. That rule could change in the coming days as the NFL and NFLPA discuss yet another revision to the protocols, though their revisions may only apply to vaccinated players.

For now, the Colts are expected to start Sam Ehlinger on Sunday as they look to firm up their playoff spot. At 9-7, they have to beat the Raiders in order to keep their divisional hopes alive.

Ehlinger, a sixth-round rookie, has yet to attempt a pass this year. Wentz, meanwhile, has completed 63% of his throws for 3,230 yards with 25 touchdowns against six interceptions.