7 Broncos QBs Still Playing, 5 Free Agents

0:00On April 1st, seven former Denver Broncos quarterbacks are still holding down jobs with other NFL teams right now. That includes names like Drew Locke, Trevor Simeon, Case Kingdom, Teddy Bridgewater, Joe Flacco, Zach Wilson, and Josh Johnson. Meanwhile, five ex Broncos signal callers are sitting unsigned as free agents. Leading that free agent pack is 37-year-old Russell Wilson, who's expected to snag a backup gig before the 2026 season kicks, off, possibly after the draft. You've also got Brandon Allen at 33, Jeff Drisco at 32, Brett Ribeon at 29, and Binda Nucci at 29, who even came. Back to Denver as a third stringer in the 2025 playoffs. Among those free agents, Ribeon stands out with a 2-in-1 winning record as a starter for the Broncos. Wilson went 11-in-19, Allen 1-in-2, Drisco's 0-in-1, while D'Nucci never got a start in Orange and Blue.

1:01Fans are buzzing about how deep this Broncos QB alumni network runs across the league. On the employed side, those seven guys are proof the Broncos have been a real quarterback factory over the years, keeping talent in circulation even. After they leave Denver, it's wild to see that mix of veterans and younger arms still grinding. As for the Broncos themselves, they're rolling with the same quarterback room from last year. Bo Nick's locked in as the starter, Jared Stidem is his, backup, and Sam Ellinger adding depth. Keeps things steady while the ex Broncos' carousel keeps spinning league-wide.