The Denver Broncos‘s quarterback situation has remained fairly stable since last season’s first round draft pick, Bo Nix, showed that could actually play, as the team crept into the 2025 playoffs.
After re-signing backup, Jarrett Stidham, to a 2-year deal, $12 million deal on Monday, the Broncos’s other quarterback; former #2 overall pick, Zach Wilson; seemingly became expendable.
And as such, the latter found a new home in warmer climates, as Wilson has agreed to sign a 1 year, $6 million deal – rising to $10 million with add-ons, with the Miami Dolphins, per Adam Schefter.
Zach Wilson Heading For Miami
For a quarterback who never really got his career going after a couple of well below par seasons with the New York Jets; to get a backup QB job after simply interacting with Broncos head coach, Sean Payton, for a season is quite the accomplishment.
Considering Wilson did not take an offensive snap all season in 2024, it is pretty astonishing that he managed to obtain a deal that is worth more on a per year basis than Stidham, who has been a reliable backup quarterback capable of winning games for multiple years.
Yet, it seems like the Dolphins saw something in the former BYU product that enticed them enough to make them their QB2 – or perhaps Payton just gave Wilson a really, really good reference.
How Does The Broncos’ QB Room Shape Up After Wilson’s Departure?
It’s business as usual for the Denver Broncos, who retain both QB1 and 2 from 2024 – mostly as expected.
Although this upcoming draft in 2025 has some intriguing mid-round quarterback prospects, such as Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe, it feels unlikely that the Broncos – who feel on the cusp of having a truly elite-looking roster – would use a valuable Day 2 pick on another quarterback.
Particularly considering their starter, Nix, is still just going into his second year with the organization. NFL franchises often prefer putting a younger quarterback with an older, experienced veteran backup, and vice versa: established QBs are often given younger backups to that can learn from the starter’s pedigree and turn into a quality secondary option for the team.
Where Does Denver’s Offense Go After The First Day Of Free Agency?
After being set to add to a defense that already posted top-10 numbers in 2024, with the likes of safety, Talanoa Hufanga and linebacker, Dre Greenlaw agreeing to join the team on Monday, the Broncos will be fairly confident that that side of the ball will remain a strength coming into 2025.
And whilst the Broncos posted one of the best offensive lines in 2024, Bo Nix’s weaponry arsenal is still looking somewhat bare
The team is missing an RB1 – with Javonte Williams agreed to sign with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday – and a “joker” tight end. Denver will thus no doubt turn their attention to upgrading the offensive skill positions in the latter stages of free agency and next month’s draft.
Receiver could also be in play for an upgrade. WR1, Courtland Sutton, turns 30 this October, whilst none of the team’s young auxiliary weapons managed much more than 500 receiving yards this past season. A high (top two round) draft pick on a wideout would seem prudent to add an already young and exciting room that would strongly benefit from one more high-ceiling talent.
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