INDIANAPOLIS -- In the back corner of the visitors locker room at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Sunday, long after most of its occupants had departed, Matt Ryan gritted his teeth to perform the simplest of tasks: Putting on a shirt.
The Indianapolis Colts'quarterback was in obvious pain and spent considerable time after the loss to the Tennessee Titans in the training room. Then he slowly retreated to his locker where he struggled to raise his arm above his head.
The scene became even more notable on Monday, when Colts coach Frank Reich announced Ryan had sustained a Grade 2 separated shoulder and the Colts would be making a move to backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger for the rest of the season.