From a shaky 0-2 start to a three-game win streak, the Denver Broncos are finding their groove, and rookie quarterback Bo Nix is stealing the spotlight. The surprising draft pick is looking more like the Broncos’ franchise QB with each game, and with Nix now firmly in the driver’s seat, Denver suddenly has a couple of QBs who might be on the trade block. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, backups Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson are reportedly available for teams in need of a signal-caller before the trade deadline.
Let’s break it down: Wilson is on a much more budget-friendly deal, pulling in just over $1 million this season, while Stidham’s on a heftier $4.5 million. If a team needs a QB boost—whether due to injuries or inconsistency—they could turn to Denver’s QB surplus. For Wilson, a trade would mean a fresh start with his third NFL team. Sean Payton has given Wilson some praise, but with Nix leading the pack, Wilson is pretty deep on the depth chart. A trade could be a golden opportunity for him, offering the chance to develop somewhere that actually needs him.
As for what the Broncos might get in return? They’re not expecting a haul for Wilson; the market value isn’t exactly sky-high. But keeping Wilson around to develop under Nix isn’t out of the question, either. If Denver likes what they see in Wilson’s potential, they might hold onto him and let Stidham go instead.
Either way, Denver has options, and it’s all thanks to Bo Nix’s breakout. With a reliable QB1 now in place, the Broncos could flip their quarterback depth into some long-term assets. Whatever happens, trade talk is almost guaranteed as Denver weighs its options.
