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Aug 20, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Scott Tolzien (16), left, and Andrew Luck (12) on the sidelines in the first half during their game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterback: Andrew Luck, Scott Tolzien

Released: QB Stephen Morris

Overview: It’s no secret that Andrew Luck is entrenched as the Colts quarterback for the foreseeable future, after inking the richest deal in NFL history earlier this offseason.

Sep 1, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Stephen Morris (7) looks to pass in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

The Colts have also refused to entertain any backup quarterback controversy by stating that 6-year veteran Scott Tolzien will be Luck’s primary backup no matter what happened in preseason.

In a perfect world–one where the Colts weren’t decimated at other key positions with injuries, the team could ideally keep young quarterback Stephen Morris as their 3rd-string quarterback, who impressed in preseason–showing off his overall arm, accuracy, and mobility in extended playing time.

After last year’s quarterback carousel, it may not be the worst idea even so, as the Colts were forced to play 5 different quarterbacks last year between Andrew Luck, Matt Hasselbeck, Charlie Whitehurst, Josh Freeman, and Ryan Lindley.

However, due to injuries, the team will be hard-pressed to have the roster room to keep Morris on the active roster, although the Colts would have to pretty excited to see him remain in the organization on their practice squad for another season.

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