Broncos QB Sam Ehlinger to compete for backup job this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Sam Ehlinger will compete for the backup quarterback position for the Denver Broncos during the summer, having re-signed on a one-year deal. Previously with the Indianapolis Colts, Ehlinger declined offers from other teams to stay with the Broncos in 2025. He has not seen game action in Denver but was promoted to the active roster multiple times last season, serving as the backup in the AFC Championship game. His competition for the QB2 role includes current backup Jarrett Stidham and could intensify if the Broncos trade Stidham.
- •Ehlinger is competing for QB2 duties against Jarrett Stidham.
- •He signed a one-year, $2 million deal for 2026.
- •Ehlinger has not played for the Broncos yet.
- •He received interest from other clubs but chose to stay.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos roster: QB Sam Ehlinger (No. 4) will compete for QB2 job
"After turning down offers from multiple clubs to remain with the Broncos, Sam Ehlinger will get an opportunity to compete for QB2 duties.
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