After naming Bo Nix his starting quarterback earlier this week, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton announced his QB rotation plan on Friday for the team’s upcoming preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals.
Nix and most of Denver’s starters will sit out the game. Stidham will get 8-12 reps at quarterback first, then Wilson will “get a lot of work” finishing out the game, Payton said.
Meanwhile, in Arizona, the Cardinals plan to start quarterback Clayton Tune on Sunday. Kyler Murray and most of the Cardinals starters will sit out the game.
Payton has not revealed how many quarterbacks the Broncos will carry on the 53-man roster, but he has indicated keeping all three is possible. If the team opts to carry just two QBs, Sunday could be the last game Stidham or Wilson play in Denver.
The Broncos could look to trade one of their backup quarterbacks, or the team could consider carrying all three on the active roster. Either one of Stidham or Wilson would probably be picked up by another team if cut by Denver next week.
Wilson would be subject to the NFL’s waiver wire if he’s cut. Stidham, as a vested veteran, would become a free agent if he’s cut.
Broncos Wire will track all of the team’s roster moves — and any QB developments — when roster cuts begin next week.
