The Broncos are looking to rebuild their
quarterback room after the release of veteran Russell Wilson in
March. Currently slated at No. 1 on the depth chart is Jarrett
Stidham, who has appeared in 16 games (four starts) with three
teams in four seasons. They also have Ben DiNucci, who started
three games with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.
The Broncos, who have the 12th pick in this week's NFL draft,
had been expected to select a quarterback.
The No. 2 overall pick out of BYU in the 2021 NFL Draft, Zach
Wilson struggled for the better part of his three seasons with
New York, which brought aboard Aaron Rodgers prior to the 2023
season.
Rodgers suffered an Achilles injury during his first
regular-season drive with the Jets, clearing Wilson for another
opportunity, but Wilson was unable to secure the starting job.
Wilson was 12-21-0 as an on-again, off-again starter for the
Jets.
Wilson, 24, was 4-7 in 2023 and passed for 2,271 yards with
eight touchdowns and seven interceptions. Through 34 games (33
starts), he has completed 57.0 percent of his passes for 6,293
yards, 23 TDs and 25 picks.
The Broncos already have millions invested in the position. They
took a cap hit of $85 million to part ways with Russell Wilson
when they released him.
He since signed with the Steelers, with Pittsburgh paying $1.2
million for 2024 because the Broncos are obligated to pay $38
million guaranteed in their five-year contract.
Denver also signed veteran cornerback Levi Wallace on Monday.
Wallace, 28, was a free agent after four seasons with the
Buffalo Bills (2018-21) and two with the Steelers (2022-23). He
has recorded 12 interceptions and 305 tackles in his 83 career
games (70 starts).
--Field Level Media
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