The Denver Broncosâ plans at quarterback have taken another noteworthy turn as the offseason program moves on to Phase 2, this time ensnaring Nathan Peterman.
Denver has three QBs under contractâBo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Sam Ehlingerâand they are bringing Kurt Warnerâs son, E.J. Warner, in for a look during their rookie minicamp. But they need another arm, and a player like Peterman has always been part of the plan.
However, the decision faces some noteworthy scrutiny.
Broncos Complete Mission With Nathan Peterman
GettyBroncos rookie minicamp invite Nathan Peterman has been a journeyman during his NFL career.
âPer source, the #Broncos are giving veteran QB Nathan Peterman a rookie minicamp tryout this weekend,â 9Newsâ Mike Klis reported on X on May 6. âLast with Saints, Raiders, Falcons in 2024, Peterman turned 32 on Monday.â
Peterman was a fifth-round pick, taken 171st overall by the Buffalo Bills.
Peterman has also spent time with the Chicago Bears. He has completed 53.1% of his passes for 714 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions in his career. He is 1-4 as a starter.
Petermanâs addition to the Broncos comes as no surprise.
The Denver Gazetteâs Chris Tomasson reported on X in April that the team was seeking veteran quarterback help ahead of their upcoming rookie minicamp. Their three QBs under contract are all ineligible.
The veteran quarterback the #Broncos have settled upon is Nathan Peterman,â Tomasson said in a follow-up post on Wednesday.
Nathan Peterman Moves Draws Blowback
GettyNathan Peterman has performed poorly during his time in the NFL.
The Broncosâ decision to tab Peterman, even as an invite to their rookie minicamp, was not exactly highly regarded.
âSaid it before, Iâll say it again,â Denver Sportsâ Andrew Mason said in a post on X on May 6 in reaction to the news. âThe NFL does not know how to quit Nathan Peterman, he of the career 39.4 passer rating.â
Mason was not alone.
Broncos Wireâs Jon Heath noted, âNine years ago, Peterman had what might have been the worst half of quarterback play in the NFL’s modern era. As a rookie with the Buffalo Bills in 2017, Peterman went 6-of-14 for 66 yards with no touchdowns and five interceptions in a 54-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Peterman was then benched at halftime.
âWith Bo Nix recovering from ankle surgery, there might be an opportunity for Peterman to win a spot as QB4, a position that could serve as QB3 during the spring while Nix is sidelined.â
Peterman is tied for the third-worst completion percentage among QBs with 160-plus attempts since he entered the league, per Stathead. That is on par with Deshone Kizer. Only Anthony Richardson and Dorian Thompson-Robinson have been worse.
What Nathan Peterman Gets as Veteran in Rookie Minicamp
GettyThe NFL has clear guidelines for veterans in rookie minicamp like Nathan Peterman.
The NFL lays out specific guidelines for veteran players in rookie minicamps, as Peterman will be with the Broncos.
Per Article 22, Section (b) of the NFL CBA, teams are allowed up to five vets a rookie minicamp.
âVeteran players who participate in a Clubâs post-Draft Clubâs Rookie Minicamp shall receive the following compensation, but no other compensation: (1) all travel expenses to and from the post-Draft Rookie Minicamp; (2) housing for veteran players coming from out of town, (3) the pro-rated portion of the weekly per diem specified for the current League Year as set forth in Article 23, Section 4 of the CBA for each day that the veteran player attends the post-Draft Rookie Minicamp; and (4) the meal allowance specified for the current League Year as set forth in Article 22, Section 4 and Article 34, Section 1 of the CBA,â the section reads.
âIf a veteran player sustains an injury while participating in a Clubâs postDraft Rookie Minicamp, he is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable and necessary medical expense incurred as a result of that injury.â
There is a risk for Peterman. He could suffer an injury with the Broncos that would sideline him for the season. It could be worth it for players seeking another shot at the league.
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