The Broncos wanted Sam Ehlinger back. The feeling was mutual.<\/p>\n
A day after Ehlinger was the last release within Denver\u2019s 53-man roster plans, the quarterback is re-signing to the Broncos\u2019 practice squad, a source told The Denver Post. It gives the Broncos their QB3 for 2025, as head coach Sean Payton made the point yesterday that every NFL team will carry three quarterbacks, in one form or another.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe question\u2019s simply, \u2018What\u2019s the third in the building?\u2019 \u201d Payton said Tuesday. \u201cIs he active, or practice squad?\u201d<\/p>\n
Ehlinger is on the practice squad, which is notable since a source told The Post that he had multiple offers to sign elsewhere to a team\u2019s active roster. He\u2019ll be eligible to be elevated to the active roster three times throughout the season, a selling point Payton recounted using to convince backup quarterback Chase Daniel to sign with New Orleans back in 2009.<\/p>\n
\u201cI said, \u2018Chase, just leave the building,\u2019 \u201d Payton said, recalling talking to Daniel while he was getting ready to sign elsewhere. \u201cWe\u2019ll get you to the active roster for at least three games.\u201d<\/p>\n
Daniel left the building and signed with New Orleans. Ehlinger is placing a similar trust in Payton and Denver\u2019s system, after the 2021 Indianapolis Colts sixth-round pick authored a standout preseason for the Broncos: 42 of 57 (74% completion percentage) for 415 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.<\/p>\n
After the Broncos\u2019 28-19 win over the Saints in their preseason finale on Saturday, Ehlinger expressed clear confidence in Denver\u2019s quarterback room and roster at large.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom top down, it\u2019s one of the best organizations in the league,\u201d Ehlinger said. \u201cSo it\u2019s been great to be here, and really enjoyed it.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the Broncos finalize their 16-man practice squad Wednesday, they\u2019ve also signed fullback Adam Prentice, veteran offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton and wide receiver Michael Bandy, sources told The Post. Prentice will likely be elevated to the active 53-man roster to start the season, similar to how incumbent fullback Michael Burton was used last year.<\/p>\n
Here are the names that The Post has confirmed are signed or set to sign back with the Broncos\u2019 practice squad, as of Wednesday morning:<\/p>\n
QB\u00a0Sam Ehlinger<\/p>\n
OL Calvin Throckmorton<\/p>\n
FB Adam Prentice<\/p>\n
WR Michael Bandy<\/p>\n
WR A.T. Perry<\/p>\n
TE Caleb Lohner<\/p>\n
ILB Jordan Turner<\/p>\n
CB Jaden Robinson<\/p>\n
NT Jordan Miller<\/p>\n
CB Reese Taylor<\/p>\n