Bo Nix's Broncos: Stidham vs Ehlinger for Backup QB

0:00On April 1st, Bohnix is locked in as the Denver Broncos start in quarterback, heading into the 2026 NFL draft later this month. No changes there anytime soon. But the back of spot is wide open, with head coach Sean Payton hinting at a real battle between Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ealinger for the number 2. Ro. Payton made those comments during league meetings in Phoenix earlier this week, stressing that nothing is set in stone and competition keeps everyone, sharp. Just like last year, Stidham got some action in the playoffs after Nick's broke his ankle in the wildcard win over Buffalo. He started the AFC Championship against New England through one touchdown, but had two turnovers in a tight 7-10 loss. Ealinger stayed as the clear third stringer, all season, and just got resigned to a one-year deal worth $2 million. Now the new quarterback's coach Logan Kilgore steps in to run that competition. Payton trusts him because Kilgore played the position and earned his spot from within

1:00the system. Most folks see Stidham holding on to that back-up job given Payton's faith in him, so the depth char probably stays Nick's, Stidham, Ealinger. Keep an eye on training camp for any twists.