After assembling their 53-man roster, the Denver Broncos got to work in making plans for their 16-player practice squad. The team -- and specifically head coach Sean Payton -- made it clear that one of the top targets for the practice squad would be quarterback Sam Ehlinger, a free agent pickup in 2025 who had a strong preseason for the team.
Ehlinger played well enough in the preseason to warrant interest from a number of other teams, and not just for their practice squads.
According to multiple reports, Ehlinger turned down multiple other opportunities elsewhere in the league for a 53-man roster spot in order to stay in Denver with the Broncos.