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Sam Ehlinger Chooses Broncos Practice Squad Over Active-Roster Offers After Cut

The vested veteran prioritized Denver's quarterback room under Sean Payton.

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Sam Ehlinger #4 of the Denver Broncos scrambling with the ball fights off the tackle of Eli Apple #30 of the San Francisco 49ers in second half of an NFL Preseason 2025 game at Levi's Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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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

Overview

  • Denver released Sam Ehlinger during Tuesday's cut to 53, and he opted for the Broncos' practice squad over at least two 53-man roster offers elsewhere, according to ESPN reporting.
  • As a vested veteran, Ehlinger was not subject to waivers and could select his landing spot.
  • Head coach Sean Payton said the team wants Ehlinger back and praised his moxie and winning traits.
  • The Broncos kept only two quarterbacks on the active roster—starter Bo Nix and backup Jarrett Stidham—driving the move to place a third passer on the practice squad.
  • Ehlinger was expected to practice Wednesday after a preseason in which he completed 42 of 57 passes for 415 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.