The Indianapolis Colts decided to replace quarterback Matt Ryan with Sam Ehlinger on Monday, leaving the 37-year-old veteran dissatisfied with the way things have played out through seven games.

"Obviously disappointed personally, but I’m here for the team. Life in this league is week to week, and the production has to be there" Ryan said, according to Kevin Bowne of 1075 The Fan .

The QB led the Colts to a 3-3-1 start, throwing for 2,008 yards, nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. He has earned respect in the Colts locker room since arriving in Indianapolis, including from center Ryan Kelly .

"Love the guy. I’ve said it now: I get close to all these guys. I think everybody has their own opinions on that. I’m not going to get into mine, but yeah, certainly, I think there’s a little bit of surprise," Kelly said, according to Zak Keefer of The Athletic .

Sam Ehlinger will be the starter with Colts

According to Adam Scheffer of American ESPN, head coach Frank Reich said he plans to keep Ehlinger a starter for the rest of the season,.

"I love Sam. He’s been amazing since the day I got here. My job changes now. I have to do everything I can to help him. He’s going to do a lot of good for us," Ryan said of Ehlinger, according to Keefer .

The head coach said that choosing Ehlinger over Nick Foles was the best thing for the team, according to Mike Chappell of Fox59. The sophomore was the Colts’ sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.