Should the Denver Broncos trade Jarrett Stidham? The team claims others want the backup QB

Mar 5, 2026, 5:07 PM | Updated: Mar 10, 2026, 11:35 am

98.5 KYGO

After a disastrous AFC Championship Game for the Denver Broncos, should the team get rid of the guy who played quarterback for them in the loss?

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Wednesday (Mar. 4) that multiple NFL teams have contacted the Broncos regarding a potential trade involving the veteran backup QB, Jarrett Stidham.

The New York Jets have been rumored to potentially have the most interest in “Stiddy,” who is said to have a great relationship with Broncos’ starter Bo Nix. Could that friendship help keep the backup in Denver?

Money may have more to do with a move than anything. Stidham is due to collect $5.99 million in base salary and count $8 million against Denver’s salary cap for the 2026 season. Trading him pre-June 1 would clear $6.5 million in cap room while leaving behind $1.5 million in dead money.

Broncos

Kevin Kissner

Broncos owners buy 40% stake in Rockies

It’s a crazy time to be a Rockies fan right now. Not only are they playing better than they have in a long time, changes are happening with their ownership […]

5 days ago

Shawn Patrick

Arena football returns to Denver this weekend with a former Broncos’ quarterback leading the way

There was a time when arena football was a big deal in Denver. John Elway owned the Colorado Crush, who would pack what was then the Pepsi Center with thousands […]

7 days ago

Shawn Patrick

Rumors swirl that the Denver Broncos are interested in Aaron Rodgers, but are they really?

First LeBron James possibly joining the Denver Nuggets and now this?? The Denver Broncos moved quickly this week to shut down rumors linking the team to free agent quarterback Aaron […]

13 days ago

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 19: Members of the Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 championship team including P...

Big Mic

Broncos Super Bowl 50 players and team to be featured in Night of Champions

While its been a decade since the Denver Broncos locked down their 3rd Lombardi Trophy when they beat the Carolina Panthers, the memories still live on, and those memories will […]

23 days ago

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 07: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with ...

Brailey Jones

Breaking: Broncos Acquire WR Jaylen Waddle in Blockbuster Deal

After a slow start to NFL free agency, the Denver Broncos acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a trade with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday. Trade details Denver receives: Jaylen […]

29 days ago

Jenny D

Sean Payton announces Denver Broncos 2026 coaching staff

The Denver Broncos have officially set their course for the 2026 season, announcing a full coaching staff tasked with building on the team’s momentum. Davis Webb takes the helm as […]

1 month ago