Mile High Report on Sam Ehlinger

Ehlinger earns QB2 reps in emerging backup competition; Payton cites immediate growth from last year.

Backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger ran with the second-team offense during 7-on-7s on Day 2, marking the first real sign of an emerging backup QB competition with Jarrett Stidham (who dropped to third-team reps). Ehlinger has impressed Broncos coaches on and off the field since signing last year. Head Coach Sean Payton noted the team saw "immediate growth" from Ehlinger last season and that Ehlinger felt good about continuing with the offense, though Payton downplayed the significance of the QB2 reps. The source assesses it is still surprising if Ehlinger surpasses Stidham, but he is getting a legitimate shot to compete.

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