Tag: Zach Wilson

Will the Broncos trade a quarterback before the NFL’s deadline?

The Broncos have two backup quarterbacks in Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson. Should they move one before the NFL’s trade deadline?

The 2024 NFL trade deadline (Nov. 5) is less than a month away, so talks could heat up across the league in the coming weeks.

One potential storyline to watch for is whether or not the Denver Broncos opt to trade one of their backup quarterbacks.

Denver decided to carry three QBs this season: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson. The Broncos have insisted that they view Wilson as a player who will start again down the road, but he’s been inactive for the team’s first five games this season.

The names of Stidham and Wilson have been mentioned when the Green Bay Packers and Miami Dolphins lost starting quarterbacks to injuries this season, but Denver hasn’t moved either QB yet. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has speculated that the approaching deadline could spark action.

“The Broncos have a surplus at the position, with the luxury of maintaining a quality backup whether it trades a passer or not,” Fowler wrote on ESPN.com earlier this week. “Wilson seems to be the logical candidate because he’s No. 3 on the depth chart. … I could see Denver having dialogue with multiple quarterback-needy teams and moving one of Bo Nix’s backups based on the direction of those talks.”

Right now, it’s merely speculation, but it would make sense for the Broncos to move a surplus quarterback if the team could fetch good value in a trade with a QB-needy team. We’ll see if Denver makes a trade before Nov. 5.

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Broncos release depth chart for Week 6 game vs. Chargers

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ depth chart for Sunday’s game against the Chargers.

After making a flurry of roster moves earlier this week, the Denver Broncos have set their 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The team made multiple changes to the practice squad, but the only active roster change so far this week was linebacker Levelle Bailey getting promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Following that change, here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated depth chart going into this week’s AFC West showdown with the Chargers.

Broncos offensive depth chart

WR Josh Reynolds Marvin Mims Troy Franklin
LT Garett Bolles Matt Peart
LG Ben Powers Alex Palczewski
C Luke Wattenberg Alex Forsyth
RG Quinn Meinerz Alex Palczewski
RT Alex Palczewski Frank Crum
TE Adam Trautman Greg Dulcich Lucas Krull
WR Courtland Sutton Lil’Jordan Humphrey Devaughn Vele
RB Javonte Williams Jaleel McLaughlin Blake Watson
FB Michael Burton Nate Adkins
QB Bo Nix Jarrett Stidham Zach Wilson

Broncos defensive depth chart

DE Zach Allen Jordan Jackson
NT D.J. Jones Malcolm Roach
DE John Franklin-Myers Eyioma Uwazurike
SLB Jonathon Cooper Jonah Elliss
WLB Nik Bonitto Dondrea Tillman
ILB Justin Strnad Kristian Welch
ILB Cody Barton Levelle Bailey
LCB Pat Surtain Levi Wallace Tremon Smith
RCB Riley Moss Kris Abrams-Draine
NCB Ja’Quan McMillian
S P.J. Locke JL Skinner
S Brandon Jones Devon Key Keidron Smith

Broncos special teams depth chart

PK Wil Lutz
KO Wil Lutz
P Riley Dixon
H Riley Dixon
LS Mitchell Fraboni
KR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith Jaleel McLaughlin
PR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith

The Broncos’ game against the Chargers will be regionally televised on CBS. Despite playing at home with a three-game winning streak, Denver is considered an underdog against L.A. this week.

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6 players did not play in Broncos’ big win over Raiders

Six Broncos players did not play against the Raiders, including TE Greg Dulcich, who was a healthy scratch for the first time this season.

Six members of the 53-man roster did not play in the Denver Broncos‘ 34-18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, tight end Greg Dulcich, wide receiver Devaughn Vele, cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike were inactive in Week 5.

All five players were healthy scratches, including Dulcich, who was benched after failing to impress through the team’s first four games.

Despite being inactive, Wilson still dressed as the team’s emergency third-string quarterback on Sunday. Bo Nix played every snap on offense, so primary backup Jarrett Stidham also did not play, giving Denver six total players who did not see the field against the Raiders.

Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked about Vele being a healthy scratch in recent games last Friday.

“He’s playing sooner than later,” Payton said. “He’s doing well. He’s doing well.”

Vele will have to wait at least one more week.

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Broncos inactives: TE Greg Dulcich won’t play vs. Raiders

Broncos inactives vs. Raiders today: QB Zach Wilson*, WR Devaughn Vele, CB Kris Abrams-Draine, TE Greg Dulcich and DL Eyioma Uwazurike.

The Denver Broncos have announced their list of five inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, tight end Greg Dulcich, wide receiver Devaughn Vele, cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike are inactive today.

With Dulcich a healthy scratch, tight end Lucas Krull is set to make his 2024 debut today.

*Technically, Wilson is still available to play as the team’s emergency third-string quarterback behind starter Bo Nix and primary backup Jarrett Stidham, but he’s on the inactive list and does not count against the game-day roster. Wilson can play if both Nix and Stidham are injured.

With the exception of Wilson, these inactive players are members of the 53-man roster who are not eligible to play against the Raiders. They will be reactivated on Monday.

Broncos inactives

  1. QB Zach Wilson*
  2. WR Devaughn Vele
  3. CB Kris Abrams-Draine
  4. TE Greg Dulcich
  5. DL Eyioma Uwazurike

Elsewhere on the roster front, Denver elevated linebacker Levelle Bailey from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. Bailey will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on Fox. The Broncos are considered favorites at home this week.

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Broncos depth chart for Week 5 game vs. Raiders

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ depth chart for Sunday’s game against the Raiders.

After making two changes to their practice squad earlier this week, the Denver Broncos have released their updated depth chart ahead of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

After losing linebacker Alex Singleton to a torn ACL, Justin Strnad is the next man up at inside linebacker. Right now, Kristian Welch is listed as the backup for both ILB spots, but Levelle Bailey was elevated from the practice squad to the game-day roster ahead of Sunday’s game.

Denver also placed running back Tyler Badie (back) on injured reserve on Saturday, ruling him out for at least four games.

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ depth chart going into this week’s AFC West showdown.

Broncos offensive depth chart

WR Josh Reynolds Marvin Mims Troy Franklin
LT Garett Bolles Matt Peart
LG Ben Powers Alex Palczewski
C Luke Wattenberg Alex Forsyth
RG Quinn Meinerz Alex Palczewski
RT Alex Palczewski Frank Crum
TE Adam Trautman Greg Dulcich Lucas Krull
WR Courtland Sutton Lil’Jordan Humphrey Devaughn Vele
RB Javonte Williams Jaleel McLaughlin Tyler Badie Blake Watson
FB Michael Burton Nate Adkins
QB Bo Nix Jarrett Stidham Zach Wilson

Broncos defensive depth chart

DE Zach Allen Jordan Jackson
NT D.J. Jones Malcolm Roach
DE John Franklin-Myers Eyioma Uwazurike
SLB Jonathon Cooper Jonah Elliss
WLB Nik Bonitto Dondrea Tillman
ILB Justin Strnad Kristian Welch Levelle Bailey
ILB Cody Barton Kristian Welch Levelle Bailey
LCB Pat Surtain Levi Wallace Tremon Smith
RCB Riley Moss Kris Abrams-Draine
NCB Ja’Quan McMillian
S P.J. Locke JL Skinner
S Brandon Jones Devon Key Keidron Smith

Broncos special teams depth chart

PK Wil Lutz
KO Wil Lutz
P Riley Dixon
H Riley Dixon
LS Mitchell Fraboni
KR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith Jaleel McLaughlin
PR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith

The Broncos’ game against the Raiders will be regionally televised on Fox. Denver is considered a favorite at home this week.

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Broncos release depth chart for Week 5 game vs. Raiders

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ depth chart for Sunday’s game against the Raiders.

After making two changes to their practice squad earlier this week, the Denver Broncos have released their updated depth chart ahead of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

After losing linebacker Alex Singleton to a torn ACL, Justin Strnad is the next man up at inside linebacker. Right now, Kristian Welch is listed as the backup for both ILB spots, but the team elevated Levelle Bailey from the practice squad to the game-day roster last week.

NFL teams can also call up two players from the practice squad to the game-day roster each week. Bailey might be a candidate to get elevated again in Week 5.

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ depth chart going into Sunday’s game.

Broncos offensive depth chart

WR Josh Reynolds Marvin Mims Troy Franklin
LT Garett Bolles Matt Peart
LG Ben Powers Alex Palczewski
C Luke Wattenberg Alex Forsyth
RG Quinn Meinerz Alex Palczewski
RT Alex Palczewski Frank Crum
TE Adam Trautman Greg Dulcich Lucas Krull
WR Courtland Sutton Lil’Jordan Humphrey Devaughn Vele
RB Javonte Williams Jaleel McLaughlin Tyler Badie Blake Watson
FB Michael Burton Nate Adkins
QB Bo Nix Jarrett Stidham Zach Wilson

Broncos defensive depth chart

DE Zach Allen Jordan Jackson
NT D.J. Jones Malcolm Roach
DE John Franklin-Myers Eyioma Uwazurike
SLB Jonathon Cooper Jonah Elliss
WLB Nik Bonitto Dondrea Tillman
ILB Justin Strnad Kristian Welch
ILB Cody Barton Kristian Welch
LCB Pat Surtain Levi Wallace Tremon Smith
RCB Riley Moss Kris Abrams-Draine
NCB Ja’Quan McMillian
S P.J. Locke JL Skinner
S Brandon Jones Devon Key Keidron Smith

Broncos special teams depth chart

PK Wil Lutz
KO Wil Lutz
P Riley Dixon
H Riley Dixon
LS Mitchell Fraboni
KR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith Jaleel McLaughlin
PR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith

The Broncos’ game against the Raiders will be regionally televised on Fox. Denver is considered a favorite at home this week.

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Jets fan apologizes to Zach Wilson for how team treated him

A Jets fan rushed down to the front row during pregame to apologize to Zach Wilson for how the organization treated him from 2021-2023.

Zach Wilson is back at MetLife Stadium today as the Denver Broncos visit the New York Jets in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season.

Wilson, of course, spent the first three years of his career with the Jets before being run out of town. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Sunday that Wilson received a warm welcome from one fan before Sunday’s game.

“A fan came in as soon as they let the games open. He [comes] to the front and starts yelling at Zach Wilson who was warming up with the Broncos quarterbacks,” Garafolo reported on NFL Network. “I thought he was yelling at him. Turns out he was apologizing to him for how the organization treated him the last couple of years. And [he wished] him nothing but the best. He had [Wilson] laughing, he had all the quarterbacks around him laughing. So some Jets fans still want the best for Zach Wilson.”

Wilson served as Denver’s scout team quarterback this week, imitating Aaron Rodgers at practice to give the defense a look ahead of Sunday’s game in New Jersey. He embraced Rodgers at midfield during pregame and he is now serving as the Broncos’ emergency third-string quarterback.

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Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers reunite before Broncos-Jets game

Former teammates Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers embraced during pregame before the Broncos-Jets game.

Before Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and New York Jets, former teammates Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers reunited at midfield for a pregame embrace.

https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1840411362750505275

Rodgers will start against Denver on Sunday. Wilson is inactive for the Broncos but he will still dress as the emergency third-string quarterback. Rodgers and Wilson were teammates in New York last season.

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Broncos inactives: Devaughn Vele won’t play vs. Jets

Broncos inactives today: Zach Wilson*, Devaughn Vele, Blake Watson, Kris Abrams-Draine, JL Skinner, Lucas Krull and Eyioma Uwazurike.

The Denver Broncos have announced their list of seven inactive players for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, wide receiver Devaughn Vele, running back Blake Watson, cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, safety JL Skinner (ankle), tight end Lucas Krull and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike are inactive today.

*Technically, Wilson is still available to play as the team’s emergency third-string quarterback behind starter Bo Nix and primary backup Jarrett Stidham, but he’s on the inactive list and does not count against the game-day roster. Wilson can play if both Nix and Stidham are injured.

With the exception of Wilson, these inactive players are members of the 53-man roster who are not eligible to play against the Jets. They will be reactivated on Monday.

Broncos inactives

  1. QB Zach Wilson*
  2. WR Devaughn Vele
  3. RB Blake Watson
  4. CB Kris Abrams-Draine
  5. DB JL Skinner
  6. TE Lucas Krull
  7. DL Eyioma Uwazurike

Elsewhere on the roster front, Denver elevated linebacker Levelle Bailey and defensive back Tanner McCalister from the practice squad to the game-day roster. Bailey and McCalister will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV map). New York is considered a home favorite against Denver this week.

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Broncos’ depth chart for Week 4 road game vs. Jets

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated depth chart for Sunday’s game against the Jets.

After making several roster moves last week, the Denver Broncos have released an updated depth chart for their Week 4 showdown with the New York Jets on Sunday.

The Broncos placed linebacker Alex Singleton (ACL) on injured reserve last Wednesday. They filled his former roster spot by promoting running back Tyler Badie from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Badie becomes the team’s new third-string running back.

Singleton’s replacement remains to be seen. By simply removing Singleton from the depth chart, Justin Strnad is listed as the next man up, but it’s unclear if he will start against the Jets.

Note that NFL teams can also call up two players from the practice squad to the game-day roster each week. This week, Denver elevated

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ depth chart going into Sunday’s game.

Broncos offensive depth chart

WR Josh Reynolds Marvin Mims Troy Franklin
LT Garett Bolles Matt Peart
LG Ben Powers Alex Palczewski
C Luke Wattenberg Alex Forsyth
RG Quinn Meinerz Alex Palczewski
RT Alex Palczewski Frank Crum
TE Adam Trautman Greg Dulcich Lucas Krull
WR Courtland Sutton Lil’Jordan Humphrey Devaughn Vele
RB Javonte Williams Jaleel McLaughlin Tyler Badie Blake Watson
FB Michael Burton Nate Adkins
QB Bo Nix Jarrett Stidham Zach Wilson

Broncos defensive depth chart

DE Zach Allen Jordan Jackson
NT D.J. Jones Malcolm Roach
DE John Franklin-Myers Eyioma Uwazurike
SLB Jonathon Cooper Jonah Elliss
WLB Nik Bonitto Dondrea Tillman
ILB Justin Strnad Levelle Bailey
ILB Cody Barton Kristian Welch
LCB Pat Surtain Levi Wallace Tremon Smith
RCB Riley Moss Kris Abrams-Draine
NCB Ja’Quan McMillian
S P.J. Locke JL Skinner Tanner McCalister
S Brandon Jones Devon Key Keidron Smith

Broncos special teams depth chart

PK Wil Lutz
KO Wil Lutz
P Riley Dixon
H Riley Dixon
LS Mitchell Fraboni
KR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith Jaleel McLaughlin
PR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith

The Broncos’ game against the Jets will be regionally televised on CBS. Denver is considered a road underdog in Week 4.

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