Stidham's Future Uncertain as Broncos Consider Trade

0:00On March 4th, Jared Stidham stepped into a tough spot for the number one-seated Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game, starting in place of injured Bo-Nix. The team fell to the New England Patriots by a score of 10-7 amid heavy snow that turned the field into a mess by the third quarter. Nick's head fractured his ankle late in the divisional round, thrusting the backup into the playoffs at the last minute. Stidham went 17 of 31 for 133 yards with a touchdown pass but also an interception and a costly fumble. Coach Sean Payton praised him right after Nick's injury, calling both quarterbacks starter material. Still, the Blizzard hampered everyone, including New England's Drake May. Payton had competed Stidham against Nick's and Zach Wilson in training camp, but Nick's won the job. Stidham signed a two-year $10 million deal with Denver back in 2023 and got resigned this year. He felt ready to start, and now, with one season left at a $5.5 million base salary, the Broncos could free up $6.5 million.

1:04In cap space by trading him, teams have started checking on Stidham's availability per reports. He turns 30 next year and has a track record of late season starts, like finishing strong for the Raiders in 2022 and Broncos in. 2023. The Jets could be interested, given ties from their general managers, Denver days. As Nick's gears up for the offseason program, Denver eyes cost-cutting moves ahead of next year's league year. Stidham might land as a cheap bridge option elsewhere, keeping his name in the mix for teams needing quarterback depth. back