Broncos re-sign QB Jarrett Stidham, solidifying Bo Nix’s backup

Jarrett Stidham (8) of the Denver Broncos works out during practice at Broncos Park in Englewood, Colorado on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)Buried beneath the obvious, glaring need for a multifaceted offensive weapon — the prized “Joker” that’ll define the Broncos’ offseason — Denver head coach Sean Payton made clear at the NFL combine that securing a backup quarterback was a “must.”

On Sunday, they crossed their first need off a long list of free-agent priorities, as multiple sources confirmed to the The Denver Post that the Broncos were re-signing backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham on a two-year deal. One source told the Post the deal was worth $7 million…