Updated Jan. 19, 2026, 4:08 p.m. MT<\/p>\n
The Denver Broncos<\/a> have officially signed quarterback Ben DiNucci<\/a> to their practice squad, the team announced Monday.<\/p>\n DiNucci, who previously served as the team’s third-string QB in 2023, will provide more depth at the position following Bo Nix’s season-ending ankle injury<\/a>. Jarrett Stidham is set to start<\/a> in the AFC Championship game on Sunday with Sam Ehlinger serving as QB2. DiNucci returns in a QB3 role.<\/p>\n To make room for DiNucci on the practice squad, Denver terminated the contract of outside linebacker Garrett Nelson. The team’s 17-player practice squad is now full ahead of the AFC title game. The Broncos<\/a> also designated running back J.K. Dobbins to return from injured reserve<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n Broncos moves on MondayQB Ben DiNucci signed to practice squadOLB Garrett Nelson cut from practice squadRB J.K. Dobbins designated to return from IRNeed a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n Dobbins is now set to return to practice this week, and he’ll be eligible to be activated from IR ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the New England Patriots<\/a>.<\/p>\n Broncos practice squadQB Ben DiNucci<\/a>RB\u00a0Cody Schrader<\/a>RB\u00a0Deuce Vaughn<\/a>WR\u00a0Michael Bandy<\/a>WR\u00a0A.T. Perry<\/a>WR\u00a0Elijah Moore<\/a>WR\u00a0Kyrese Rowan<\/a>TE Marcedes Lewis<\/a>TE\u00a0Caleb Lohner<\/a>TE\u00a0Patrick Murtagh<\/a>\u00a0OL\u00a0Calvin Throckmorton<\/a>OL Geron Christian<\/a>C Michael Deiter<\/a>DL\u00a0Jordan Miller<\/a>ILB\u00a0Levelle Bailey<\/a>CB\u00a0Jaden Robinson<\/a>DB\u00a0Tanner McCalister<\/a><\/p>\n After losing Nix, Denver’s considered a home underdog<\/a> going into the AFC Championship game.<\/p>\n Social: Follow\u00a0Broncos Wire<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter\/X<\/a>!\u00a0Did you know:\u00a0These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bo Nix’s wife, Izzy, shares heartbreaking photo following news of injury<\/a> This was the play that Bo Nix injured his ankle (plus a surgery update)<\/a> Broncos bring back familiar quarterback after Bo Nix injury<\/a> Broncos injuries: J.K. 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