Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Thu 2/12/26 1:26 PM

Ehlinger didn't appear in any games during the 2025 season.
EDGE Analysis
Ehlinger operated as the Broncos' emergency third quarterback behind starter Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham for much of the season, as the fifth-year quarterback bounced back and forth between Denver's practice squad and active roster several times in 2025. The 27-year-old Texas product is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, perhaps finding a home with a team in need of quarterback depth if the Broncos don't choose to extend an offer ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Sat 1/17/26 3:47 PM

Ehlinger (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Broncos' emergency third quarterback during Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Bills, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ehlinger will once again serve as the team's emergency quarterback after being signed to the active roster from the practice squad earlier this month. The 27-year-old will be able to enter the game only if both Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham are forced to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Mon 1/5/26 8:42 PM

The Broncos signed Ehlinger from the practice squad to the active roster Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ehlinger has spent time on both the practice squad and active roster for Denver in 2025, serving as the team's QB3 behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. Ehlinger figures to serve in that role in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs.

Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Mon 12/22/25 8:44 PM

Ehlinger reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Ehlinger was inactive as the Broncos' emergency QB3 for Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. Ehlinger hasn't played a single snap this season.

Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Sun 12/21/25 2:43 PM

Ehlinger (coach's decision) is inactive against Jacksonville on Sunday and will be Denver's emergency third quarterback.
EDGE Analysis
Ehlinger was elevated for the second straight week but isn't active Sunday. Instead, he'll serve as the Broncos' emergency quarterback, meaning he can enter the game only if both Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham are forced to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Sat 12/20/25 5:27 PM

The Broncos have elevated Ehlinger from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ehlinger was also elevated for Week 15, in which he didn't handle a single offensive snap while operating as a reserve option at quarterback behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. He stands to operate in a similar capacity versus Jacksonville. Ehlinger will revert to Denver's practice squad after Sunday's contest.

Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Mon 12/15/25 8:33 PM

Ehlinger reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Ehlinger was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad Saturday. He was a healthy inactive during Denver's 34-26 win over Green Bay on Sunday, during which starter Bo Nix played every single offensive snap while Jarrett Stidham served as the backup. Ehlinger is eligible to be elevated to the active roster twice more during the regular season.

Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Sat 12/13/25 5:59 PM

The Broncos elevated Ehlinger to their active roster from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Packers, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ehlinger will be elevated for the first time this season after joining Denver's practice squad back in October. The 27-year-old will likely serve as the team's No. 3 quarterback behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham and can be elevated two more times this season.

Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Wed 10/29/25 7:34 PM

The Broncos signed Ehlinger to the practice squad Wednesday, Jon Heath of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ehlinger was released from the Broncos' active roster Tuesday to make room for linebacker Dre Greenlaw, but the former has returned to Denver as a member of the team's practice squad. Ehlinger would be in line to be elevated to the active roster if Bo Nix or Jarrett Stidham were to miss time due to injury, illness or suspension.

Sam Ehlinger
QB DEN (12)
Tue 10/28/25 7:42 PM

The Broncos released Ehlinger on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move makes room on the active roster for Dre Greenlaw after the veteran linebacker had his one-game suspension uplifted. It's the second time this season that Ehlinger has been cut from the active roster, but the expectation is that he will remain in Denver on the practice squad. He has not appeared in a regular-season game since 2023 as a member of the Colts.