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Dreams really do come true — it did for lifelong Longhorn Sam Ehlinger on Sep. 9, 2017, against the San José State Spartans. A product of local Texas high school football powerhouse Westlake, Ehlinger was announced as the Longhorns’ starter just an hour before kickoff,
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In the Broncos' win over the Saints on Saturday, the Austin native got the majority of the snaps under center. He made the most of his playing time, completing 22-of-31 passes for 198 yards and one touchdown. While the 26-year-old threw one interception, he did do a good job taking care of the football.
Sam Ehlinger served as the team's QB3 this summer, and he impressed in a preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday. The 26-year-old quarterback went 22-of-31 passing for 198 yards and rushed six times for 25 yards. He threw one touchdown pass and one interception in a 28-19 victory.
Sam Ehlinger turned down 53-man roster opportunities with two NFL teams to stay with the Denver Broncos on their practice squad. Such a scenario is rarely seen in the NFL -- Broncos coach Sean Payton had never experienced it before. “I’m fired up to ...
Sean Payton and Bo Nix both used the same word in characterizing Sam Ehlinger following Saturday's preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints. "Great." Ehlinger, the Broncos' third-string ...
Sam Ehlinger turned down 53-man roster offers from two NFL teams to instead join the Broncos' practice squad, per Jordan Schultz.