The Denver Broncos have stayed the same after releasing Russell Wilson, leaving him open to join other teams during free agency.
This means they are getting prepared to start the season with Jarrett Stidham as their main quarterback. They might bring in a new player to compete during training camp. Considering the lack of experience in the quarterback room, adding a veteran player could also be a good idea.
According to CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin, the Broncos should sign former Tennesse Titan Ryan Tannehill.
. Sean Payton desires,” Benjamin wrote on March 18 that although Tannehill is 35 years old and not the best option, he is still better than Jarrett Stidham. In 2023, Tannehill completed 64.8% of his passes for 1,616 yards, four touchdowns, and seven interceptions while playing for the Titans.
He started eight games out of his 10 appearances, which is the lowest in his career.
The Titans decided to replace Tannehill with 2023 second-round pick
before Week 8 after the bye. Tannehill had previously stated that mentoring 2022 third-round pick Will Levis Malik Willis was not his job, but he changed his mind after the switch to Levis. Tannehill played in three more games, starting twice from Weeks 16 through 18 to finish the season.
During this time, he completed 70.8% of his passes for 488 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. Originally drafted as the No. 8 overall pick in 2012 by the Miami Dolphins
, Tannehill has earned
$195.9 million over his career , including afour-year, $119 million contract extension he signed with the Titans in 2020.His career touchdown rate of 4.5% ranks 16th out of 23 quarterbacks who tried at least 3,000 passes since 2012, according to Stathead. Ryan Tannehill’s Compatibility with Sean Payton, Broncos Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans.
[Brian] Hoyer
Gettyis 38, Tannehill is 36, and
[Carson] Wentz is 31. So far, the Broncos have avoided adding players just for the sake of it. Even if they pick a player in the first round of the draft, it would be surprising if that is their only addition. Tannehill could match what the Broncos are looking for in terms of experience. He also had the seventh-fastest time to throw in 2023, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. According to Pro Football Focus, Tannehill could still be a temporary starter while a young quarterback is developed. Ryan Tannehill Could Be a Cost-Effective Choice for Broncos in Free Agency Ryan Tannehill wears the number 17 for the Tennessee Titans.
PFF rated Tannehill as the 70th best free agent overall. However, he was the third top quarterback after
Kirk Cousins Atlanta Falcons.
Baker Mayfield Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Those rankings didn't count Wilson, who Denver officially let go on March 13.
PFF also predicts Tannehill to sign a two-year deal worth $15 million with $10 million guaranteed. This would rank
Getty29th in average yearly value
Spotrac states the Broncos have $20 million in cap space. (Getting Tannehill could be a good move, especially if the Broncos pick a quarterback in the draft. If they go with Stidham, then it might be a good idea to look for another player with potential to work with instead. This way, the front office can focus on finding a new QB1 in the 2025 offseason.) and An analyst thinks the Denver Broncos would be a good fit for this former Pro Bowl quarterback in free agency. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Those rankings did not include Wilson, whom Denver officially released on March 13.
PFF also projects Tannehill to land a two-year contract worth $15 million with $10 million in guarantees. That would rank 29th in average annual value.
Spotrac lists the Broncos as having $20 million in cap space.
Bringing Tannehill in could make sense, particularly if the Broncos draft a quarterback. If they roll with Stidham, then it might make sense to find another reclamation project to work with instead. That way the front office can eye the 2025 offseason for a new QB1.
