Broncos QB Turns Down A number of Affords to Keep on Crew’s Apply Squad

[ad_1] The Denver Broncos haven't any query marks on the quarterback place with Bo Nix coming into his second NFL season.

Behind him is Jarrett Stidham, and the staff added Sam Ehlinger to its observe squad on Wednesday. Ehlinger, who performed school soccer with the Texas Longhorns, spent the primary three seasons of his NFL profession with the Indianapolis Colts earlier than coming to Denver.

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With groups having to trim the roster to 53 gamers on Tuesday, Ehlinger was reportedly the ultimate reduce on the roster, in response to Broncos Wire.

After clearing waivers, Ehlinger landed again with the Broncos, this time on the observe squad. Surprisingly, he turned down a number of 53-man roster alternatives from different groups, in response to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

"Sources: #Broncos backup QB Sam Ehlinger turned down two 53-man roster alternatives on different groups (he isn't topic to waivers as a vested veteran), to begin the season on Denver's observe squad. Ehlinger loves the Broncos' QB room with Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham + rising star QBs coach Davis Webb, and believes within the staff and their shiny future," Schultz wrote.

It is fairly shocking to see Ehlinger keep in Denver and switch down 53-man roster gives elsewhere, however he feels strongly in regards to the state of affairs in Denver and desires to see it via.

Sam Ehlinger's Preseason Stats SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Sam Ehlinger #4 of the Denver Broncos scrambling with the ball fights off the sort out of Eli Apple #30 of the San Francisco 49ers in second half of an... SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Sam Ehlinger #4 of the Denver Broncos scrambling with the ball fights off the sort out of Eli Apple #30 of the San Francisco 49ers in second half of an NFL Preseason 2025 sport at Levi's Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Picture by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Photographs) Extra Ehlinger's time with the Colts was most notable in 2022, when he made three begins and threw for 573 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions.

Within the offseason, he signed a one-year take care of Denver regardless of having different gives, in response to Schultz.

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Within the preseason, he threw for 253 yards with a pair of touchdowns and one interception, however Stidham threw for 376 yards with 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions to win the backup job.

Stidham was additionally with the Broncos for the previous two seasons, which doubtless helped his case. Broncos head coach Sean Payton additionally spoke extremely of Ehlinger after he was launched on Tuesday, per Jeff Legwold of ESPN.

"Sam is a man that we would like again,'' Payton stated. "Now the league just a few years again put in a rule that allowed you to decorate a 3rd [quarterback for games], however he needed to be in your lively roster. Each staff on this league when the season begins goes to have three within the constructing."

Nonetheless, turning down a number of gives for a 53-man roster spot is a little bit of a shock, however for now, Ehlinger might be on the staff's observe squad and eagerly await his flip to be promoted to the lively roster.