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Multiple Teams Check On BroncosJarrett Stidham Ahead of Trade Window

Denver is weighing potential cap savings against the value of keeping its veteran backup before March 11.

Overview

  • The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that teams have contacted the Broncos about Stidham’s trade availability.
  • ESPN’s Rich Cimini flagged the Jets as a team to watch, with the Packers, Bills, Commanders and Bengals also mentioned as possible fits.
  • Pro Football Rumors lists Stidham’s 2026 terms at a $5.5 million base salary with $2 million guaranteed, and trading him could free about $6.5 million in cap space.
  • Stidham’s lone 2025 start came in the AFC Championship loss to the Patriots, where he went 17-of-31 for 133 yards with a 52-yard touchdown for Denver and a lost fumble that led to a New England score.
  • The Broncos placed a $5.8 million second-round tender on DB Ja’Quan McMillian, and Sean Payton is delaying the offseason program to May as offensive coordinator Davis Webb takes over play-calling.