DENVER — The Denver Broncos continue to make major waves in the offseason by making another notable move for the future of their quarterback position.
After several days of evaluation during rookie minicamp, the Colorado team’s coaching staff believes they have found a development project full of potential for their current offensive system.
Sean Payton’s staff was particularly impressed by this young quarterback’s quick ball handling, confident demeanor, and extremely mature game-management mindset.
E.J. Warner has now officially reached an agreement with the Denver Broncos following his impressive performance during the recent tryout with the team.
The son of Hall of Fame legend Kurt Warner quickly drew attention by consistently showing calmness and extremely smart situational reading.
Inside the Broncos organization, many coaching staff members have already begun calling him the nickname “Kurt Warner 2.0” due to his playing style closely resembling that of his famous father.
Sean Payton is reported to be particularly fond of the way the young quarterback runs the huddle and makes extremely quick decisions in tactical drills.
The Broncos head coach also publicly praised the speed of his release, footwork, and confidence that the young player displayed throughout this year’s rookie minicamp.
This transaction is viewed as a logical step while the Broncos continue to closely monitor franchise quarterback Bo Nix’s recovery from his ankle injury.
Although Bo Nix remains the clear number one future of the team, Denver wants to ensure roster depth to avoid risks in the high-pressure upcoming season.
Many NFL analysts believe that adding another smart young quarterback will increase competition and quality inside the Broncos’ quarterback room.
In his four-season college career, the young player accumulated over 10,800 passing yards along with an impressive total of 71 touchdowns.
He played for Temple, Rice, and Fresno State before entering the 2026 NFL Draft as one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the rookie class.
Although he went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, many scouts still rate his ability to read defenses and his poise in high-pressure situations very highly.
He does not possess elite physical traits, but his greatest strength lies in his quick ball processing and accuracy in the short passing game.
Some analysts believe his playing style fits perfectly with Sean Payton’s offensive timing system in the current Denver Broncos.
Besides his on-field talent, his professional attitude and eagerness to learn also left a strong impression on the entire coaching staff over the past week.
The veterans in the quarterback room are said to highly appreciate how quickly he integrated and proactively discussed schemes with teammates every day.
If he continues to develop in the right direction, the Broncos could very well have an extremely high-quality backup quarterback behind Bo Nix for many years to come.
For Sean Payton, this move is not simply about adding roster depth but also a long-term investment in the future of the Denver Broncos.
