Kendall Hinton's wristband from start displayed at HOF

Undrafted rookie practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton was forced to start at quarterback in November after all of Denver's signal-callers were unavailable due to COVID protocols. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos' Kendall Hinton has wristband from notorious start displayed at Hall of Fame

By Zac Wassink | Last updated Jul 8, 2021 7:23 PM ET

The Denver Broncos were forced to start undrafted rookie practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton at quarterback against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 29 when all of the standard signal-callers on Denver's roster were unavailable due to health and safety protocols related to COVID-19.

Denver's emergency quarterback did his best but completed only one of nine passes for 13 yards with two interceptions in the blowout 31-3 loss. He also added seven rushing yards in the defeat.

Nevertheless, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday it's displaying Hinton's wristband that features play calls. The 24-year-old was able to laugh about the matter via social media:

What a blessing still unreal.. unfortunately I’ll have to explain to my kids what a negative QBR is someday‍♂️ https://t.co/9OwtaqRny0
— Kendall Hinton (@Kendall_Hinton2) July 8, 2021

In fairness to Hinton, his wasn't the worst quarterback start, statistically speaking, in NFL history. Back in May, he jokingly tweeted he's available to do whatever it takes to earn his keep on the roster:

Hell, I’ll fill up the Gatorade cooler, walk yah dog, and paint yah back porch! https://t.co/4Dj2WeeaAy
— Kendall Hinton (@Kendall_Hinton2) May 15, 2021

Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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