"Next man up" is often heard when an NFL player suffers an injury, but Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey knows things aren't quite that simple for his team this week.

Stidham has been in Payton's system a year longer than Nix, and had moderate success when starting for the Broncos, going 1-1 in two games after Denver benched Russell Wilson at the end of the 2023 season. Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X ! Did you know : These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.

With star quarterback Bo Nix out, the Denver Broncos have moved fast to find a replacement in Jarrett Stidham. While head coach Sean Payton has expressed confidence in the veteran backup, the decision hasn’t silenced all doubts.

One rival executive isn't so sure whether the Denver Broncos will be worse off with Jarrett Stidham at quarterback instead of Bo Nix.

Jarrett Stidham is set to make his first start in two years and it's bringing back all the memories of backup quarterbacks who shined under the bright lights.

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham has proven himself to be a capable backup here in Denver. Stidham was originally signed by the Broncos in 2023, to backup then-quarterback Russell Wilson. After the Broncos benched Wilson at the end of 2023 and drafted Bo Nix in 2024, Stidham found himself in a competition for the starting job.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix injured his ankle during his team's game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 17, according to coach Sean Payton. Jarrett Stidham is set to take over as the starting quarterback.