Jarrett Stidham - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Starting season as primary backup Coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Stidham will be the Broncos' backup quarterback to begin the 2026 season, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Sam Ehlinger pushed Stidham during training camp for his spot on Denver's depth chart behind starter Bo Nix, and the team opted to keep three quarterbacks on its initial 53-man roster, but at least for now, Stidham is second in the pecking order. Unless Nix gets hurt at some point, neither Stidham nor Ehlinger would be expected to get any snaps in a reasonably-close game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' Jonathon Cooper, facing strangulation charge, to start season on commissioner's exempt list

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper will begin the season on the commissioner's exempt list

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

QB Jarrett Stidham on OC Davis Webb: 'He's done a great job this entire offseason' Quarterback Jarrett Stidham speaks to the media about Denver's final preseason game, the Broncos' quarterback room and more.

AUGUST 29 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

An 88-yard strike and 3 TDs: Sam Ehlinger's big night for the Broncos in 34-6 rout of Vikings

Sam Ehlinger shined with a three-touchdown performance in the Denver Broncos' 34-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Jarrett Stidham's biggest threat may be someone the Broncos let out the door Jarrett Stidham's biggest threat for the backup quarterback job with the Denver Broncos might be someone who already walked out the door.

AUGUST 24 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Bo Nix shines in return from broken ankle, but Broncos fall to Packers 33-13

Bo Nix had a successful return in Denver's 33-13 preseason loss to Green Bay after recovering from a broken right ankle

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Mark Perry PICK | Packers vs. Broncos Green Bay Packers S Mark Perry intercepts Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham during Friday's preseason game.

AUGUST 22 • PACKERS.COM

QB Jarrett Stidham fires 25-yard completion to WR Dane Key | Broncos vs. Packers Quarterback Jarrett Stidham finds wide receiver Dane Key over the middle of the field for a 25-yard gain.

AUGUST 22 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Bo Nix takes hits in a fiery Broncos practice as he nears return to game action

Bo Nix is gearing up for his first game since two ankle surgeries

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Payton's Jarrett Stidham Verdict Speaks Volumes About Broncos' QB2 Battle And just like that, the Denver Broncos' preseason opener has already come and gone. The Broncos manhandled the Atlanta Falcons on Friday nig...

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

QB Jarrett Stidham on Broncos' opening TD drive vs. Falcons: 'It was smooth' Quarterback Jarrett Stidham speaks to the media about his play against the Falcons, Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb calling plays and more.

AUGUST 15 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Barron returns pick 97 yards for a TD as Stidham leads Broncos to runaway 27-7 win over Falcons

Jarrett Stidham threw a touchdown pass in his bid to keep his hold on Denver’s backup job and Jahdae Barron returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown as the Broncos overwhe...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

QB Jarrett Stidham connects with TE Evan Engram for 24-yard gain | Broncos at Falcons Quarterback Jarrett Stidham fires a 24-yard pass over the middle of the field to tight end Evan Engram.

AUGUST 15 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

WR Courtland Sutton makes one-handed grab | Broncos at Falcons Wide receiver Courtland Sutton picks up 16 yards with a one-handed catch on a ball from quarterback Jarrett Stidham.

AUGUST 14 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

QB Jarrett Stidham connects with WR Pat Bryant for 15-yard gain | Broncos at Falcons Quarterback Jarrett Stidham finds wide receiver Pat Bryant for a 15-yard pickup against the Falcons.

AUGUST 14 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Bo Nix will sit out the Broncos' preseason opener at Atlanta, coach Sean Payton says

Quarterback Bo Nix won't play in the Denver Broncos' preseason opener against Atlanta, according to coach Sean Payton

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

"I despise that part": Jarrett Stidham's wife Kennedy unloads on the ugly side of NFL life ahead of Broncos QB's 7th season Jarrett Stidham has been with his wife, Kennedy, since the beginning of his NFL career. Having been a part of the league for seven years has taught Kennedy many things.

AUGUST 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jarrett Stidham and 3 other Broncos who can't underperform as camp intensifies The Denver Broncos begin their first full week of training camp this week, and these four veterans cannot afford to underperform.

AUGUST 3 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Bo Nix feels 'normal' again, and the Broncos are letting him play free after two ankle surgeries

Bo Nix is back leading the Denver Broncos after surgeries on his right ankle

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Could face challenge for backup job Stidham could be pushed for the second spot on Denver's quarterback depth chart by Sam Ehlinger in training camp, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.

Impact Stidham remains the favorite to back up Bo Nix (ankle), but Ehlinger looked good in spring practices and could turn Denver's QB2 battle into a full-fledged competition if Ehlinger continues to impress during training camp and the preseason. Stidham hasn't thrown a regular-season pass since 2023, but he started Denver's AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots this past year after Nix sustained a fractured ankle. Stidham's struggles in that game (133 passing yards, one touchdown pass and two crucial turnovers) may have helped open the door for Ehlinger to win the backup job in 2026.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

"Bill Belichick would have killed him": Sean Payton gets honest on Patriots DT Milton Williams admitting to knowing "nothing" about Jarrett Stidham Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton pulled no punches when reflecting on the candid admission from New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams.

JULY 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Breaking Down Jarrett Stidham's Broncos Future—Writing on the Wall What happens if Jarrett Stidham doesn't win the QB2 job?

JUNE 24 • SI.COM

Broncos open minicamp with Bo Nix back, Jonathon Cooper sidelined after 2 arrests

The Denver Broncos kicked off their mandatory minicamp with quarterback Bo Nix returning to practice

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Broncos give coach Sean Payton 5-year contract through the 2030 season

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has signed a five-year contract extension through the 2030 season, according to owner and CEO Greg Penner

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Why Sam Ehlinger has legitimate chance to be Broncos' No. 2 quarterback in 2026 | Sporting News Sam Ehlinger will look to take the Broncos' backup quarterback job away from Jarrett Stidham ahead of the 2026 season.

JUNE 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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