How Jarrett Stidham built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Jarrett Stidham is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Denver Broncos. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft after playing college football at Auburn and Baylor. Stidham spent three seasons as a backup quarterback for the Patriots before playing one season with the Las Vegas Raiders. He joined the Broncos in 2023, continuing his NFL career.
On November 25, 2015, it was announced that Stidham's ankle injury, a chipped bone, would sideline him for the remainder of the regular season.
In 2015, Jarrett Stidham joined Baylor as a freshman, serving as the backup quarterback. Later in 2015, he took over as the starter after an injury to Seth Russell.
On July 7, 2016, Stidham announced his transfer from Baylor due to a sexual abuse scandal at the school and dissatisfaction backing up Russell.
On December 10, 2016, Stidham announced that he would be transferring to Auburn University.
In 2017, Stidham led the Auburn Tigers to an SEC West Division Championship.
On December 4, 2018, Stidham announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.
In 2019, Stidham was drafted by the New England Patriots, signing a four-year deal worth $3.15 million.
In 2019, Stidham was named the second-string backup to Tom Brady for the Patriots. He was also the first Patriots quarterback to use number 4.
In March 2020, after Brady left the Patriots, Stidham was considered a potential successor, but the Patriots then signed Cam Newton.
On May 13, 2022, Stidham was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders.
On December 28, 2022, Stidham made his first NFL start after the Raiders benched Derek Carr. He threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns in the loss.
On March 13, 2023, Stidham signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos.
On December 27, 2023, the Broncos announced that Stidham would start the final two games of the season.
On March 9, 2025, Stidham signed a two-year, $12 million extension with the Broncos.
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