Ben DiNucci is returning to the NFL.
The former Denver Broncos backup quarterback has joined the New Orleans Saints, according to a very reliable source: the QB.
“I have fun news,” DiNucci tweeted on Tuesday morning. “I signed with the Saints this morning. Source – myself (fairly credible).”
The news was quickly confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
DiNucci (6-2, 222 pounds) entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of James Madison with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. After two seasons in Dallas, DiNucci starred for the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons in the spring of 2023. He then landed with the Broncos that summer and served as backup during the 2023 campaign.
I have fun news.
I signed with the Saints this morning.
Source – myself (fairly credible).
— Ben DiNucci (@B_DiNucci6) December 10, 2024
The Saints previously attempted to sign DiNucci off Denver’s practice squad last season but the Broncos convinced him to stay by promising three practice squad elevations, improving his pay.
After adding Bo Nix and Zach Wilson to a QB room that already had Jarrett Stidham this spring, Denver cut DiNucci in May. After being let go by the Broncos, DiNucci had a brief stint with the Buffalo Bills this summer.
The 28-year-old quarterback now lands in New Orleans. He last appeared in a regular season game in 2020, completing 53.5% of his passes for 219 yards with the Cowboys that season.
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