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Denver Broncos: 2018 Free Agent Options at Quarterback

By Tylor Walden

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins throws a first quarter pass against the New York Giants at FedExField on November 23, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins throws a first quarter pass against the New York Giants at FedExField on November 23, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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Brock Osweiler
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos throws as he warms up before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Veteran Options

Brock Osweiler

2017 Team: Denver Broncos

If the Denver Broncos were to look to the draft, Osweiler could be a serviceable veteran to the team in 2018. He could get the veteran minimum once again this season. With all the money he got from Houston and Cleveland, I don’t think he would complain. It could come down to who sticks around between him and Trevor Siemian. Since Siemian would cost less and is still under contract, I think Osweiler might be looking for a job elsewhere.

Chase Daniel

2017 Team: New Orleans Saints

For a guy that has already been with four teams, you would think he would have found the field at a more consistent basis. That is not the case as he has been in the league for nine years and has found himself in four cities. Daniel would be an option for the Broncos if the Saints don’t resign him and the Broncos are comfortable with who they have at quarterback.

Ryan Fitzpatrick

2017 Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It was not that long ago that Ryan Fitzpatrick was linked to the Denver Broncos after Peyton Manning’s retirement. However, Fitzpatrick would ask for too much money and ended up staying in New York. He is a solid journeyman veteran who could be of service if Denver needed to groom a quarterback for a year or two. Fitzpatrick could be the low cost, backup veteran that might make the most sense, but I still can’t see it happening.

Drew Stanton

2017 Team: Arizona Cardinals

As a backup, Stanton may not be the worst option out there. Denver saw him a bit in 2014 when the Cardinals and Broncos last faced each other. But the chances of the Broncos getting Stanton are low. With Carson Palmer announcing his retirement, Arizona might re-sign him and draft a quarterback to get ready while Stanton takes over.

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