Headline: Broncos, Chiefs Set Emergency Quarterbacks and Inactive Lists
The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs finalized their game-day inactive lists, with Sam Ehlinger and Garrett Nussmeier designated as emergency third quarterbacks for their respective teams.
What changed for the franchise
Denver will have Ehlinger available only under the NFL’s emergency quarterback rule. The Broncos also listed running back Tyler Badie, tight end Dallen Bentley, offensive lineman Kage Casey, defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim and defensive lineman Jordan Jackson as inactive.
Kansas City’s emergency third quarterback is Nussmeier. The Chiefs’ remaining inactive players are tight end Jared Wiley, offensive tackles Diego Pounds and Josh Simmons, defensive tackle Bryson Eason, linebacker Jack Pyburn and safety Chamarri Conner.
| Team | Emergency Third Quarterback | Other Inactive Players |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos | Sam Ehlinger | Tyler Badie, Dallen Bentley, Kage Casey, Tyler Onyedim, Jordan Jackson |
| Chiefs | Garrett Nussmeier | Jared Wiley, Diego Pounds, Josh Simmons, Bryson Eason, Jack Pyburn, Chamarri Conner |
Ehlinger and Nussmeier can enter only if their teams lose both quarterbacks who are otherwise active for the game.
SEO Title: Broncos and Chiefs Announce Game-Day Inactives
SEO Description: Sam Ehlinger and Garrett Nussmeier are designated emergency third quarterbacks as the Broncos and Chiefs set their inactive lists.
