According to ESPN’s lead NFL analyst Adam Schefter, the Denver Broncos are indeed benching quarterback Russell Wilson for backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. Schefter states that head coach Sean Payton informed the team about this move earlier this morning and that it is now official.
Change in Denver: Broncos’ HC Sean Payton has informed his team that Jarrett Stidham will start Sunday vs. the Chargers, with Russell Wilson as the backup, per sources.
With a 1-3 record in the last four games, Denver is looking to spark its offense and see what it has in… pic.