The Denver Broncos made their first quarterback move of the offseason on Monday, but it might not be the move fans expected.
Denver signed Ben DiNucci to a reserve/future contract, the third-string quarterback announced on his Twitter/X page on Monday. After spending the 2023 campaign on the Broncos' practice squad, DiNucci was eligible to sign a reserve/future deal.
DiNucci is now set to officially join the 90-man offseason roster when the new league year begins in March.
Denver is expected to release quarterback Russell Wilson in March , a move that would leave Jarrett Stidham and DiNucci as the team's only QBs under contract for the 2024 season.
In addition to DiNucci, the Broncos also gave reserve/future contracts to safety Devon Key , offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs and running back Tyler Badie , according to the Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson. Wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith is not expected to re-sign with Denver.
DiNucci, 27, spent time with the Dallas Cowboys (2020-2021) and in the XFL (2023) before joining the Broncos last May.
Signed QB Ben DiNucci to reserve/future contract
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Signed DB Devon Key to reserve/future contract
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Signed OT Demontrey Jacobs to reserve/future contract
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Signed RB Tyler Badie to reserve/future contract
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Won't sign WR Tre'Quan Smith to reserve/future deal
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