Solid in exhibition start
Stidham completed eight of 15 passes for 96 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed once for a 12-yard touchdown during the Raiders' 27-11 preseason win over the Jaguars in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.
Stidham got the starting nod with Derek Carr held out of the contest, and he put together a solid performance despite playing without any of the team's top pass-catching options. The 2019 fourth-round pick just arrived in mid-May via trade from the Patriots, but his familiarity with head coach Josh McDaniels' playcalling and scheme appears to currently afford him the upper hand in the battle for the No. 2 quarterback job over journeyman Nick Mullens. Stidham will aim to continue making his case in the Raiders' next preseason contest, Sunday, Aug. 14 against the Vikings.
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QB | DEN
Healthy and lean at OTAs
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Javonte Williams
RB | DEN
Doing limited work at OTAs
Williams (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's OTA practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Samaje Perine
RB | DEN
May have significant role in Denver
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Javonte Williams
RB | DEN
Making steady progress in recovery
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Jerry Jeudy
WR | DEN
Fifth-year option exercised
The Broncos picked up Jeudy's fifth-year option for the 2024 season Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Adam Trautman
TE | DEN
Reuniting with HC in Denver
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Marvin Mims
WR | DEN
Heads to Mile High City
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Javonte Williams
RB | DEN
Uncertain for Week 1
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Tim Patrick
WR | DEN
Back to running routes
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Javonte Williams
RB | DEN
Making strides in rehab
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