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After Cut, Sam Ehlinger Turns Down Offers to Join Broncos Practice Squad

The move reflects Denver's plan to carry two active quarterbacks to preserve depth at other positions.

Aug 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) calls for he ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Denver released Ehlinger in Tuesday's 53-man roster reduction, one of several moves reported by Adam Schefter.
  • Ehlinger declined at least two active-roster opportunities elsewhere to sign onto Denver's practice squad and is expected at Wednesday's practice, according to ESPN.
  • Coach Sean Payton praised Ehlinger's leadership and athleticism and said the team wants him back in the building.
  • Payton cited roster calculus and Jarrett Stidham’s strong recent work in deciding to keep only Bo Nix and Stidham on the active roster.
  • With the 53 set, Denver is weighing practice-squad elevations and waiver options, and outside analysis has mentioned TE Josh Whyle and RBs Damien Martínez and Deuce Vaughn as possible depth adds.