Broncos’ Payton Says Former No. 2 Overall Pick Will Make 53-Man Roster
The biggest debate during Denver Broncos training camp — will Zach Wilson make the team or won’t he — appears come to an end.
Head coach Sean Payton told ESPN’s Jeff Legwold the backup quarterback and No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft will be on the team’s 53-man roster when all 32 NFL teams are required to submit their final rosters on Aug. 27.
Rookie Bo Nix has already been named the Broncos’ starting quarterback, winning the job over veteran Jarrett Stidham during training camp.
“We feel comfortable with those three quarterbacks,” Payton said following the Broncos’ 38-12 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 25. “I think I’ve told you already I see the three of them making (the roster).”
The Broncos finished the preseason 3-0 and Wilson played all but one possession against the Cardinals. Wilson finished 16-of-25 passing for 251 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions to go with 22 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown.
