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Last year, when starting quarterback Bo Nix fractured his ankle in the playoffs, the Denver Broncos had no choice but to turn to top backup Jarrett Stidham for the most important start of his career. Unfortunately, it didn’t go the way the Broncos hoped in the three-point loss, as Denver put up just seven points in a difficult atmosphere.
Interestingly enough, the Broncos haven’t really done anything to address their QB depth since. They still have the same exact QB room, led by Nix, Stidham, and then 2021 sixth-round pick Sam Ehlinger. Some believe the Broncos should still search for a potential upgrade.
Recently, ESPN’s Dan Graziano suggested that the Broncos are a “team to watch” in a potential trade for Spencer Rattler from the New Orleans Saints.
Rattler was once looked upon as a top QB prospect. But after a rough final season at South Carolina, his draft stock began to slip. Rattler wasn’t selected until the 150th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and after Tyler Shough‘s arrival as a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Rattler doesn’t have a future in New Orleans as a starter either. As a result, landing as the top backup on a playoff team could be exactly the right change of atmosphere Rattler needs in his career.
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