Broncos' QB Battle: Stidham or Ehlinger?

On April 4th, the Denver Broncos are rolling into the

2026 season with a solid quarterback setup thanks to

Bo Nick's getting back to full strength after that broken

ankle last year.

They've got Jared Stidham and Sam Ellinger as reliable

backups, but the team might shop one of them this off-season

to shake things up.

Earlier this week, Sean Payton made it clear Stidham will

battle Ellinger for the number two spot this summer.

Other teams are already sniffing around, especially

for Stidham, according to reports from the athletic.

Fans and insiders are buzzing about the Broncos high

pain of Ellinger, even though he's third on the

depth chart right now.

He's shown real loyalty and fits their vibe, which could

give him an edge, despite less experience.

Stidham brings more polish and payton system from

real games, but Ellinger's quick feet and playmaking

on the run make this a legit competition.

Meanwhile, squads like the New York Jets, Cleveland

Browns, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Rams need

backup help and might dangle draft picks.

Keep an eye on this as training camp heats up, whether

through a trade or the battle in camp, Nix could have

a fresh face behind him come next season.