The Denver Broncos desperately needed a replacement for Bo Nix.

The Denver Broncos desperately need QB help, and they went calling for Ben DiNucci.

On Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Broncos are signing DiNucci to their practice squad.

Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday. He is set to undergo season-ending ankle surgery on Tuesday.

Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl if the Broncos advance. The Broncos will host either the Houston Texans or New England Patriots in the AFC title game. Stidham has started four games in his NFL career, none since starting two for the Broncos in 2023.

“We’ll rise up for the next challenge and go from there,” Payton said.

Ben DiNucci last played a regular-season game in 2020. He was playing for the Dallas Cowboys at the time. A former seventh-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2020, DiNucci has only appeared in three games.

In all, DiNucci has completed 23 of 43 passes for 219 yards and zero touchdowns to zero picks.

Denver has minimal time to get ready to face either the Texans or Patriots next week. Either way, it’s going to be a tough one.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.