Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 in Las Vegas. ORLANDO, Fla. — The Broncos don’t know who all will be riding in their quarterback car in 2024, so Sean Payton’s not handing out seat assignments just yet.
“ is definitely competing to be the starter,” Payton said Monday. “I don’t think we have a term ‘driver’s seat,’ really. But he is going to compete for that position. I know he’s anxious and excited to do that.In fact, the Broncos still expect to add a quarterback via free agency or by trade in the coming days or weeks, general manager George Paton said.
The free agent list has dwindled to the likes of veterans Ryan Tannehill, Carson Wentz and Trevor Siemien. The potential trade market at various price points could include Cincinnati’s Jake Browning, the New York Jets’ Zach Wilson or lesser-known backups like Green Bay’s Sean Clifford. “I think it’s probably a little bit of both,” Paton said. “It was probably more about the cap going up, I would assume. It’s all relative. The cap goes up, everyone is happy, but you’re spending more for players. The backup quarterback market was elevated. That’s just part of free agency.”Broncos have “full redesign” of uniforms completed, set for unveiling in coming weeks
Denver’s brass, though, made it clear that they don’t want to add somebody just to do it. And they don’t believe Stidham, who carries a $7 million cap number in the second and final season of his contract, has reached his peak yet.