Stidham, a former fourth-round pick by New England, has started two games over the past two seasons. He got a chance to impress Sean Payton in late 2023 after taking over for benched Russell Wilson. The 28-year-old performed decently, but not to the point where the club would avoid a rookie first-round pick. After Nix was drafted, Stidham’s ultimate fate was decided in Denver.

“I think they know what I can do,” he said. “I think I showed that last year when I was asked to play the last two games, during practice, during training camp, OTAs, the whole thing. At the end of the day, I’m going to go out there and do what I do. I’m confident in what I can do and I’m going to do everything I can to help this team.”

Stidham could replace Nix, but Payton indicated he expects Zach Wilson to remain on the roster as well, after the former first-round pick was mentioned during preseason.

“We have enough money. I understand the question. We’re comfortable with those three quarterbacks,” the coach said. “I think I’ve told you, but I can see all three of them making it.”