Amid the uncertainty with veteran Russell Wilson, the Denver Broncos gained some clarity at quarterback after re-signing a key veteran on the first day of the offseason.
Backup quarterback Ben DiNucci announced on social media that he will remain with the Broncos next season.
“I have signed back with the Broncos for the 2024 season,” DiNucci posted to X on January 8, jokingly adding: “Source – myself.”
Nick Kosmider of The Athletic seemingly confirmed the news by posting a two-word reply to DiNucci.
“Reliable source,” Kosmider wrote on X in response to DiNucci’s original post.
DiNucci did not see the field in 2023, spending the entire season with Denver’s practice squad. The 24-year-old will get an opportunity to compete for a roster spot next season.
Drafted in the seventh round by the Dallas Cowboys in 2020, DiNucci has started only one game in the NFL. His start came during the 2020 campaign in a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
In the loss, DiNucci completed 21-of-40 passes for 180 yards but lost two fumbles and was sacked four times.
Jarrett Stidham Is ‘Very Confident’ in Keeping His Role as the Broncos’ Starting QB
Whether it’s DiNucci or Stidham who starts, both quarterbacks come with a limited sample size.
After starting the final two games for Denver, Stidham, who will be 28 when the 2024 season opens, asserted his confidence in keeping his role as the team’s starter.
“I’m very confident that I can be the guy for us next year, I have no doubts about that,” Stidham told reporters on January 8. “But I’m going to continue to work as hard as possible this offseason and learn as much as possible. I’m excited for the opportunity, for sure.”
It was not the first time Stidham expressed confidence in his abilities moving forward. After losing 27-14 to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 18, Stidham was asked whether he had proved enough to head coach Sean Payton.
“They see me every day,” Stidham said following the January 7 loss. “They know what I can and can’t do, what I’m capable of. My job is to work as hard as possible, be a good teammate and do my job.”
