Coach Frank Reich said "[Eason is] probably going to play a lot more than Carson [Wentz] would" this preseason, Kevin Hickey of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

The majority of Indianapolis' starters will likely only handle sparse preseason snaps, in order to avoid potential injuries, but with Wentz looking at a 5-to-12 week recovery timetable after undergoing foot surgery, Eason will need all the game reps he can get. As a result of the 2020 fourth-round pick redshirting behind Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett as a rookie, the Colts have only really been able to evaluate him in practices. Reich recently indicated that he expects Eason to play two quarters in Indianapolis' preseason opener against Carolina on August 15.

Coach Frank Reich indicated that Eason is currently expected to play about two quarters in the Colts' preseason opener versus the Panthers on Aug. 15, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Carson Wentz a candidate to miss time early on this season due to a foot procedure, Eason has been thrust into the spotlight and is currently atop the Colts' quarterback depth chart. Also in the team's signal-caller mix are Sam Ehlinger, Jalen Morton and Brett Hundley, but at this time Eason profiles as Indy's Week 1 starter should Wentz 's recovery extend into the regular season.

With Carson Wentz slated to undergo a foot procedure, Eason is in line to handle the Colts' starting QB duties for the time being, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Wentz will miss an estimated 5-to-12 weeks. Under that broad timeline, there's the distinct possibility that Eason will be the Colts' starting signal-caller Week 1. With that in mind, coach Frank Reich indicated that the "job is Jacob's right now...and he's gotta earn it. But he's in the driver's seat." Also currently in the team's quarterback mix are Sam Ehlinger, Brett Hundley and Jalen Morton.

Eason worked with the Colts' starters during Friday's practice, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Carson Wentz dealing with a foot injury that is expected to cost him some time, Eason is in line to take starter's reps at practice in the meantime, with Sam Ehlinger and Jalen Morton also on hand. A timetable for Wentz's return is pending the results of tests that he's undergoing, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Eason is the favorite to be the backup to Carson Wentz even after the Colts took Sam Ehlinger in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, ESPN 107.5 FM Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eason didn't play a snap in a regular-season game during his rookie 2020 campaign, but the Colts had enough faith in him not to sign a veteran after Jacoby Brissett, last year's backup, left in free agency. Eason isn't likely to get on the field much this season barring an injury to Carson Wentz, however.

Eason is currently training with teammates Michael Pittman and Dezmon Patmon, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eason didn't get an opportunity to make his NFL debut during his rookie season in 2020, but with Philip Rivers electing to retire and with Jacoby Brissett set for free agency, the young signal-caller should at the very least be in strong position to open 2021 as the No. 2 option on the depth chart behind the newly acquired Carson Wentz. The 23-year-old will look to impress in OTAs, training camp and the preseason to ensure he maintains his placement on the depth chart.

Eason, who did not suit up for the Colts as a rookie in 2020, could see more opportunities in 2021 following Philip Rivers' decision to retire.

EDGE Analysis

Eason didn't see any work in Indianapolis as a rookie, as Jacoby Brissett worked as the second-string option behind a healthy Rivers all season. Brissett is additionally scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, so at least for the meantime, Eason appears to have a realistic path to snaps in his sophomore season. Of course, it should be expected that the Colts' quarterback room will see additions this offseason, whether through the 2021 NFL Draft or free agency.

Eason (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

The fourth-round rookie has yet to reach the field this season for the Colts. With second-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett possessing 32 career starts, Eason has remained a developmental option and frequent healthy scratch over the course of 2020.

Eason (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Eason's inactive status is merely confirmation that he'll begin the season as Indianapolis' No. 3 quarterback. Unless one of Philip Rivers or Jacoby Brissett misses time with an injury, Eason will likely remain a fixture on the inactive list throughout his rookie season.

The Colts selected Eason in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 122nd overall.

EDGE Analysis

Eason is the sixth quarterback to go off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft, and he lands in an enviable spot with one of the league's top O-lines. He boasts the size and arm strength of a prototypical starter, but the Washington product will need to address issues with consistency on intermediate throws and decision-making before getting a shot at the next level. Philip Rivers is locked in as the Colts' starting QB for the 2020 campaign, which will give Eason the added benefit of at least one year to develop on the bench, but with the 38-year-old veteran only operating on a one-year deal, opportunity could present itself for Eason as early as 2021. Coming off an impressive senior year with the Huskies in which he completed 64.2 percent of his pass attempts for 23 touchdowns and over 3,000 yards, the 6-foot-6, 227-pound signal-caller will be an intriguing developmental project for head coach Frank Reich.