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Broncos QB Ben DiNucci is going from the TV booth back onto the field.
On Saturday, Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced that Bo Nix had suffered a season-ending ankle injury late in the team’s win against the Bills.
Immediately after the game, Payton announced that backup QB Jarret Stidham would be the starter for the rest of the playoffs.
“I know how he was coached in New England. I know exactly how he was coached in New England,” Payton said. “And then I know how [current Patriots OC Josh] McDaniels felt about him … but ultimately … it’s our three years here, our three years watching him day in and day out. He will be ready to go.”
On Sunday, the Broncos signed QB Ben DiNucci, who played for the team previously.
Broncos are signing veteran QB Ben DiNucci to their practice squad, per source. He rejoins the team he played for two seasons ago.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 18, 2026
DiNucci was actually working the game as a TV analyst, watching Nix getting injured hours before he was signed.
Ben DiNucci was doing studio work for CBS yesterday and reacting to Bo Nix’s injury… Now joining the Broncos: https://t.co/osIF5ZGxOX pic.twitter.com/0VmkNWz0ws
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 18, 2026
DiNucci has been an Internet legend after his brief stint with the Cowboys in 2020.
You know what, here, I know yall have been waiting for it.
Dallas Cowboys Ben DiNucci highlights! pic.twitter.com/KDNyiP3vFn
— DakMuse (@DakMuse4) January 9, 2026