There was a time when Jarrett Stidham was considered an heir apparent to Tom Brady. Now, the Denver Broncos will turn to Stidham as their starter for the final two games of the regular season.
Yes, Stidham is replacing Russell Wilson against the LA Chargers in Week 17.
Reports indicate the Broncos, who still have a mathematical chance for a wild card spot if they win out are either trying to spark the offense or avoid Wilson suffering a serious injury.
BREAKING: QB Jarrett Stidham will start for the Broncos for the final two games of the regular season. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/qEfOa90Ihg
— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2023
BREAKING: QB Jarrett Stidham will start for the Broncos for the final two games of the regular season. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/qEfOa90Ihg
— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2023
Change in Denver: Broncos’ HC Sean Payton has informed his team that Jarrett Stidham will start Sunday vs. the Chargers, with Russell Wilson as the backup, per sources.
With a 1-3 record in the last four games, Denver is looking to spark its offense and see what it has in… pic.twitter.com/P6X2DO0jT7
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2023
Other QB news saw the New York Giants return to Tyrod Taylor for their game against the LA Rams as Tyrod Taylor takes a seat.
And, the Washington Commanders sit Sam Howell while Jacoby Brissett gets the start against the San Francisco 49ers.