Broncos cut OLB from practice squad to make room for new QB

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The Denver Broncos have officially signed quarterback Ben DiNucci to their practice squad, the team announced Monday.

DiNucci, who previously served as the team's third-string QB in 2023, will provide more depth at the position following Bo Nix's season-ending ankle injury. Jarrett Stidham is set to start in the AFC Championship game on Sunday with Sam Ehlinger serving as QB2. DiNucci returns in a QB3 role.

To make room for DiNucci on the practice squad, Denver terminated the contract of outside linebacker Garrett Nelson. The team's 17-player practice squad is now full ahead of the AFC title game. The Broncos also designated running back J.K. Dobbins to return from injured reserve on Monday.

Broncos moves on Monday​

1. QB Ben DiNucci signed to practice squad
2. OLB Garrett Nelson cut from practice squad
3. RB J.K. Dobbins designated to return from IR

Dobbins is now set to return to practice this week, and he'll be eligible to be activated from IR ahead of Sunday's showdown with the New England Patriots.

Broncos practice squad​

1. QB Ben DiNucci
2. RB Cody Schrader
3. RB Deuce Vaughn
4. WR Michael Bandy
5. WR A.T. Perry
6. WR Elijah Moore
7. WR Kyrese Rowan
8. TE Marcedes Lewis
9. TE Caleb Lohner
10. TE Patrick Murtagh
11. OL Calvin Throckmorton
12. OL Geron Christian
13. C Michael Deiter
14. DL Jordan Miller
15. ILB Levelle Bailey
16. CB Jaden Robinson
17. DB Tanner McCalister

After losing Nix, Denver's considered a home underdog going into the AFC Championship game.

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