Sam Ehlinger - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Doesn't play in 2025 Ehlinger didn't appear in any games during the 2025 season.

Impact Ehlinger operated as the Broncos' emergency third quarterback behind starter Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham for much of the season, as the fifth-year quarterback bounced back and forth between Denver's practice squad and active roster several times in 2025. The 27-year-old Texas product is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, perhaps finding a home with a team in need of quarterback depth if the Broncos don't choose to extend an offer ahead of the 2026 campaign.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos Add a QB Following Bo Nix's Injury, Signing Ben DiNucci to Practice Squad

The Broncos are adding a quarterback following Bo Nix's season-ending injury.

JANUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Broncos Add a QB Following Bo Nix's Injury, Signing Ben DiNucci to Practice Squad

Serving as Emergency QB Ehlinger (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Broncos' emergency third quarterback during Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Bills, Aric DiLalla of the...

Impact Ehlinger will once again serve as the team's emergency quarterback after being signed to the active roster from the practice squad earlier this month. The 27-year-old will only be able to enter the game if both Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham are forced to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Denver's active roster The Broncos signed Ehlinger from the practice squad to the active roster Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ehlinger has spent time on both the practice squad and active roster for Denver in 2025, serving as the team's QB3 behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. Ehlinger figures to serve in that role in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos promote QB Sam Ehlinger to active roster The Broncos also waived tackle Geron Christian and tight end Marcedes Lewis.

JANUARY 5 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Back to practice squad Ehlinger reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Ehlinger was inactive as the Broncos' emergency QB3 for Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. Ehlinger hasn't played a single snap this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed emergency QB for Week 16 Ehlinger (coach's decision) is inactive against Jacksonville on Sunday and will be Denver's emergency third quarterback.

Impact Ehlinger was elevated for the second straight week but isn't active Sunday. Instead, he'll serve as the Broncos' emergency quarterback, meaning he can enter the game only if both Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham are forced to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 16 The Broncos have elevated Ehlinger from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ehlinger was also elevated for Week 15, in which he didn't handle a single offensive snap while operating as a reserve option at quarterback behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. He stands to operate in a similar capacity versus Jacksonville. Ehlinger will revert to Denver's practice squad after Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos activate G Ben Powers from IR, elevate QB Sam Ehlinger and S Delarrin Turner-Yell for Week 16 game vs. Jaguars Powers, who suffered a biceps injury in Week 5 against the Eagles, was designated for return from injured reserve and returned to practice a...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos' Michael Bandy savors his first NFL TD after being cut 9 times in 5 years

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Reverts to practice squad Ehlinger reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Ehlinger was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad Saturday. He was a healthy inactive during Denver's 34-26 win over Green Bay on Sunday, during which starter Bo Nix played every single offensive snap while Jarrett Stidham served as the backup. Ehlinger is eligible to be elevated to the active roster twice more during the regular season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Broncos elevated Ehlinger to their active roster from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Packers, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ehlinger will be elevated for the first time this season after joining Denver's practice squad back in October. The 27-year-old will likely serve as the team's No. 3 quarterback behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham and can be elevated two more times this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos promote ILB Jordan Turner to active roster, elevate WR Michael Bandy and QB Sam Ehlinger for Week 15 game vs. Packers Denver has added a linebacker to its 53-man roster ahead of Week 15.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Sam Ehlinger's decision exposed brutal reality between Colts and Broncos The Indianapolis Colts might have had a quick fix at QB with a former player's return, but he said no. His answer might be difficult to take...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Back on Denver's practice squad The Broncos signed Ehlinger to the practice squad Wednesday, Jon Heath of USA Today reports.

Impact Ehlinger was released from the Broncos' active roster Tuesday to make room for linebacker Dre Greenlaw, but the former has returned to Denver as a member of the team's practice squad. Ehlinger would be in line to be elevated to the active roster if Bo Nix or Jarrett Stidham were to miss time due to injury, illness or suspension.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos sign TE Marcedes Lewis, QB Sam Ehlinger to practice squad Lewis, a 2006 first-round pick by the Jaguars, is in his 20th NFL season and has played 285 games in his career.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Cut by Denver again The Broncos released Ehlinger on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact The move makes room on the active roster for Dre Greenlaw after the veteran linebacker had his one-game suspension uplifted. It's the second time this season that Ehlinger has been cut from the active roster, but the expectation is that he will remain in Denver on the practice squad. He has not appeared in a regular-season game since 2023 as a member of the Colts.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 8 Ehlinger (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Broncos' emergency third quarterback against the Cowboys on Sunday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports...

Impact As the emergency third quarterback, Ehlinger will see the field Sunday only in the event that both Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos promote QB Sam Ehlinger to active roster Denver also signed tackle Marques Cox and wide receiver Kyrese Rowan to the practice squad.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Back on Denver's active roster The Broncos signed Ehlinger from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ehlinger opted to stay in Denver on the practice squad after being released Friday, and he's back on the active roster in the spot vacated by Dre Greenlaw (suspension). Ehlinger will serve as the Broncos' QB3 behind starter Bo Nix and backup Jarrett Stidham.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Broncos The Broncos signed Ehlinger to the practice squad Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Ehlinger primarily served as the Broncos' emergency quarterback early in the season, but he never entered a game. He was bounced from the active roster Friday but quickly rejoined the team.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Broncos The Broncos signed Ehlinger to the practice squad Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Ehlinger primarily served as the Broncos' emergency quarterback early in the season, but he never entered a game. He was bounced from the active roster Friday but quickly rejoined the team.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos activate Dre Greenlaw from injured reserve ahead of Giants game

The Denver Broncos have activated Dre Greenlaw from injured reserve ahead of their game against the New York Giants

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Denver Broncos linebacker in line to make long-awaited debut following release of Sam Ehlinger | Sporting News The Denver Broncos may have Dre Greenlaw in Week 7 against the New York Giants.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Let go by Denver The Broncos released Ehlinger on Friday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact The move opens a spot on the 53-man roster that will likely be filled when Dre Greenlaw (quadriceps) is reinstated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. Tomasson relays that the Broncos plan to bring Ehlinger back as a member of the team's practice squad. Ehlinger has served as the Broncos' emergency third quarterback behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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