The Denver Broncos have re-signed backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger. On Sunday night, Ehlinger reportedly agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal that will keep the shooter in Colorado through 2026. The deal was first reported by Jordan Schultz.
Ehlinger (6-1, 222 pounds) turned down active player offers from at least three NFL teams last year and instead stayed with the Broncos as their third quarterback, primarily on the practice squad.
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The 27-year-old quarterback will now get a chance to compete with Jarrett Stidham for QB2 duties.
In 2022, Ehlinger started three games with the Indianapolis Colts, completing 63.4% of his passes for 573 yards and scoring three touchdowns against three interceptions. Indy is 0-3 in those games, but Ehlinger performed well in preseason games last summer.
Meanwhile, the Broncos locked up Elsinger amid speculation surrounding a Jarrett Stidham trade. Bo Nix has started for the Broncos since being selected by them in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He went 24-10 in the regular season as a starter, missing just one game after suffering a season-ending ankle injury in last season’s playoffs.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL Free Agency: Broncos re-sign QB to one-year contract
