The NFL's free agency negotiating window opens on Monday followed by the official start of free agency on Wednesday and the Denver Broncos have 14 players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents.

Things are sorted at the top, and the Broncos aren't looking for a new starting quarterback, but Payton and Paton will look for Nix's backup this spring. Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson are both scheduled to become unrestricted free agents next Wednesday and if one of them aren't re-signed,

With NFL free agency set to begin next week, the Denver Broncos have 19 players scheduled to become free agents on March 12. The Broncos will attempt to re-sign some of their in-house free agents, including defensive lineman D.

The Broncos seem certain to sign at least one backup quarterback during NFL free agency because Bo Nix is currently the team's only QB signed for the 2025 season. Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson -- who served as backups behind Nix last fall -- are both scheduled to become unrestricted free agents on March 12.

The Denver Broncos were proactive in addressing a key need, re-signing quarterback Jarrett Stidham on the eve of free agency.

Rookie Bo Nix won the Denver Broncos quarterback competition last season. The former Pinson Valley High School and Auburn standout then started every game for the Broncos as Denver went to the NFL playoffs for the first time since the 2015 season. Jarrett Stidham spent the season as Nix’s backup, played 14 snaps and did not throw a pass.

The Broncos are bringing back backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, according to multiple reports. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports it's a two-year deal worth $12 million with $7 million guaranteed. Stidham likely would have found significant interest as a backup on the open market this week.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Broncos are re-signing Jarrett Stidham to be their backup quarterback behind Bo Nix. Rapoport adds that Stidham receives a two-year, $12 million deal with $7 million guaranteed.