According to multiple reports, including NFL Network’s lead insider Ian Rapoport, the Denver Broncos have re-signed quarterback Sam Ehlinger to a one-year deal worth $2 million dollars.
The Broncos continue to re-sign their own players, this time bringing back third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger. He joined the Broncos last season and seemed to really enjoy his time in Denver.
Ehlinger had an opportunity to join a team’s 53-man roster after the Broncos waived him during final cuts, but he opted to stay with the team and sign to their practice squad. He enjoyed his time with the Broncos, liked the quarterback room, and was a fan of the coaching staff, including quarterbacks coach and now offensive coordinator Davis Webb. He would be signed to the active roster multiple times throughout the year, but did not end up playing for the Broncos.
Now, he returns to the Broncos and potentially has a shot to become their backup quarterback. I say this because there are reports incidcating that teams have been calling the Broncos about the availability of backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. If the Broncos were to trade him, Ehlinger, whom the team likes, could become Bo Nix’s backup. Nothing has come from that report as of yet, but that is something to monitor moving forward.
At the very least, Ehlinger will compete for the same role he had last season and be the Broncos’ QB3. We have to see if anything comes from the Jarrett Stidham trade rumors, but for now, that’s the role he will have on the team moving forward.
Ehlinger joins linebacker Justin Strnad and tight ends Adam Trautman and Nate Adkins as players to re-sign with the Broncos today. The legal tampering period begins at 12 pm EST/10 am MT tomorrow and that is when the Broncos can start agreeing to terms with outside free agents. Before then, they will try to hammer out a deal with linebacker Alex Singleton, who they are also trying to re-sign.
Stay tuned to Mile High Report as we keep you updated on all things Broncos free agency.
