Denver Broncos keep Sam Ehlinger on the 53-man roster

The Denver Broncos will retain quarterback Sam Ehlinger on their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season. Head coach Sean Payton and the organization opted to keep three quarterbacks, with Ehlinger joining Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. This decision follows a strong performance in the team's preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings, where Ehlinger completed 15 of 20 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-6 win. Ehlinger previously spent time with the team on the practice squad and turned down opportunities with other franchises last fall. The team had until 4 p.m. MT on Sunday to finalize the roster before the regular season begins. The coaching staff indicated they wanted to secure his position on the team rather than risking exposure to other clubs.

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