3 reasons why Denver Broncos' 2024 starting QB is already on the roster

Jarrett Stidham has a really good chance of continuing as the Broncos' starting quarterback into next season.

Dec 31, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) attempts a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers. / Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 13, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) warms up against the Buffalo Bills. / Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

The Broncos may be quiet in free agency

The Broncos are going to have to deal with the dead money cap hit if they release Wilson, as most expect. Having Stidham already on the roster was always the backup plan.

With that said, the team may not have the resources to look around the market and entertain bringing in a new QB. Guys like Kirk Cousins and Ryan Tannehill will both be unrestricted free agents this offseason, but could command a pretty penny. But there are not a lot of big names that will be available.

Career backups Gardner Minshew and Jacoby Brissett could be out there. Are they better options than Stidham? Perhaps. But are they so much better that you want to go splurge on them when Stidham is already under contract? Probably not.

Stidham gives the Broncos a chance to be thrifty this offseason while still having a guy they feel can help them win. They won seven games this season with Wilson and with improvements in other areas on the roster, Payton will have plenty of reason to believe that Stidham makes them a playoff contender.

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