Who is the broncos backup quarterback? denvers 2025 qb depth chart

The Denver Broncos are going into the offseason knowing they have figured out the most important position on the field with Bo Nix at quarterback. Both players are free agents this offseason. Neither threw a pass with Nix taking every passing rep. He got in three mop-up games this season, handing the ball off or taking a knee with 14 total snaps.

Wilson, 25, has been a popular speculative target for teams in search of high-level fliers at quarterback like the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. He recorded most of his production in the preseason finale against second and third-stringers, though, and he still showed glimpses of the flawed player he was as the No. Broncos head coach Sean Payton spoke highly about Wilson after the trade.

And so — it took a while. We spent the better part of a month and a half working on that trade. Zach Wilson has looked better than he ever has in his time with the Denver Broncos so far this preseason. Payton spoke about receiving preliminary trade inquiries during the season before the deadline. I understand [the question]. I understand it.

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And some teams are easier to do a deal with, maybe, than others. The Broncos could stand to gain a compensatory pick for Wilson if he signs with another team in free agency. They must lose more or better players than they add in free agency to get picks, per Over The Cap.