The Denver Broncos currently have three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, a move that has proven wise for several reasons, as discussed during the preseason. One key reason is the rising number of backup quarterbacks who started games last season—a trend that appears to be continuing through the first three weeks of this season.
Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson are backing up Bo Nix for the Broncos, and there’s speculation that Stidham may draw interest from other teams ahead of the trade deadline on Tuesday, November 5. This could become a significant topic for the Broncos in the coming weeks.
Teams like the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers have already dealt with injuries to their starting quarterbacks this season. Other teams may also be seeking a “bridge” quarterback to guide them through the future.
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report mentions the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams as teams that could be interested in Wilson. The Giants may look to move on from Daniel Jones by 2025 and could consider Wilson as a bridge quarterback while a new rookie, such as Carson Beck from Georgia or Shedeur Sanders from Colorado, develops. It’s also worth noting that the Giants have another former Broncos quarterback, Drew Lock, on their roster.
In Los Angeles, Matthew Stafford is 36 years old, and the backup options behind him are not strong. Rams head coach Sean McVay could view Wilson as a potential redemption story, and he would be well-equipped to help make that happen.
Broncos have many options with Zach Wilson
While it was encouraging to see Zach Wilson perform well in the preseason, Bo Nix is clearly the Broncos’ long-term solution at quarterback. Wilson has been listed as a gameday inactive for the first three weeks of the season, something teams around the league will take note of. This could make him an attractive trade target, and if the Broncos receive a solid offer, they will have to seriously consider it.
Sean Payton has been a strong supporter of Wilson, but the real question is how his future fits in Denver. Given Nix’s status as the starter, it may be in the best interest of both the team and Wilson to part ways. Trading him to the highest bidder would allow Wilson the chance to continue his career, potentially as a temporary starter or bridge quarterback for another team.
