Denver Broncos keep Sam Ehlinger on the 53-man active roster

The Denver Broncos included quarterback Sam Ehlinger on their initial 53-man roster released this Sunday. General manager George Paton stated the decision was made to ensure the team retained the player, as they anticipated other clubs would attempt to sign him if he were cut. Ehlinger previously spent time with the team on the practice squad after being released during final roster cuts last year. Bo Nix remains the starter for the club, with Jarrett Stidham serving as the primary backup. Ehlinger will now receive active-roster compensation as the team maintains the current composition of its quarterback room.

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