Broncos cut OLB from practice squad to make room for new QB

The Denver Broncos have officially signed quarterback Ben DiNucci to their practice squad, the team announced Monday.

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 . Jarrett Stidham is set to start in the AFC Championship game on Sunday with Sam Ehlinger serving as QB2. DiNucci returns in a QB3 role.

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 also designated running back J.K. Dobbins to return from injured reserve on Monday.

Broncos moves on Monday

1. QB Ben DiNuccisigned to practice squad

2. OLB Garrett Nelsoncut from practice squad

3. RB J.K. Dobbinsdesignated to return from IR

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 .

Broncos practice squad

1. QB Ben DiNucci

2. RB  Cody Schrader

3. RB  Deuce Vaughn

4. WR  Michael Bandy

5. WR  A.T. Perry

6. WR  Elijah Moore

7. WR  Kyrese Rowan

8. TE Marcedes Lewis

9. TE  Caleb Lohner

10. TE  Patrick Murtagh

11. OL  Calvin Throckmorton

12. OL Geron Christian

13. C Michael Deiter

14. DL  Jordan Miller

15. ILB  Levelle Bailey

16. CB  Jaden Robinson

17. DB  Tanner McCalister

After losing Nix, Denver's considered a home underdog going into the AFC Championship game.

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