Overview
- Head coach Sean Payton said Bo Nix sustained a season-ending broken ankle in the overtime win against the Bills and is headed for surgery.
- Jarrett Stidham has been named the Broncos’ starter for the Jan. 25 AFC Championship, with Payton expressing confidence in his readiness.
- Sam Ehlinger moves up to the primary backup role after serving as the No. 3 quarterback this season.
- Ben DiNucci joins Denver’s practice squad as the expected emergency QB3, confirming the signing on social media after reports by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- DiNucci previously spent 2023 on Denver’s practice squad and has limited NFL game experience, including one start for the Cowboys and standout play in the XFL.