Broncos take outside-the-box approach to potentially add quarterback depth as they look for a way to strengthen their roster

This is a unique opportunity for a non-rookie player to get an opportunity at rookie minicamp. You rarely see a quarterback option as experienced as Ridder in the NFL working out in this setting, but it does make plenty of sides for both sides in the player and the organization. 

Ridder is a former third-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons but spent last season with the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. The QB has started 18 games in three seasons as a pro, including thirteen for the Falcons in 2023. Ridder has thrown sixteen touchdowns and fourteen interceptions in his NFL career.

The Broncos' rookies and vets will be at team headquarters for meetings Thursday, then practice on the field Friday, Saturday and Mother's Day Sunday.

Broncos rookies are otherwise led by first-round cornerback Jahdae Barron and second-round running back RJ Harvey Jr. -- Mike Klis

Signing Ridder would not be an overly aggressive move by Denver, but he does have starting experience in the league - in case of emergency. 

The QB may get a chance to compete against Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger for the backup role behind Bo Nix in Sean Payton's offense. We will see if his workout leads to a signing in Denver.