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Sam Ehlinger takes second-team snaps for Broncos amid backup competition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Sam Ehlinger takes second-team snaps for Broncos amid backup competition
Summary

Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger took second-team snaps during practice on August 2, 2026, as he vies for the backup role against Jarrett Stidham. Head coach Sean Payton acknowledged that Stidham was with the third team this time. Ehlinger had previously been a backup in the AFC Championship Game when starter Bo Nix was injured. Stidham has been the team's backup for the last two seasons. The competition for the backup quarterback position appears to be heating up as the season approaches.

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  • •Ehlinger took second-team snaps on August 2, 2026.
  • •Stidham was assigned to the third team during practice.
  • •Ehlinger previously backed up Stidham during the AFC Championship Game.
  • •Payton noted Ehlinger's decision to stay with the Broncos paid off.
  • •The team is preparing for the upcoming season with key position battles.
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  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Ehlinger pushing Jarrett Stidham for Broncos' backup job
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Sam Ehlinger took the Broncos' second-team snaps on Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News reports.

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