Broncos Bring Veteran QB Ian Book for Rookie Minicamp Tryout

The Denver Broncos have invited veteran quarterback Ian Book for a tryout during their rookie minicamp after original veteran tryout Desmond Ridder backed out due to a scheduling conflict. Book, 27, was a fourth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2021 when Sean Payton was head coach, and he is now reuniting with Payton in Denver. Despite an undersized stature, Book is respected for his football intelligence and has spent time with multiple teams, including the Chiefs and Eagles, earning a Super Bowl ring with Philadelphia last season mainly as a practice squad player. Book has appeared in only one NFL game, a rough rookie start in 2021, and it is unlikely he will make the Broncos roster given their current quarterback depth chart featuring starter Bo Nix, veteran backup Jarrett Stidham, and third-string Sam Ehlinger. However, his tryout could keep him on the Broncos' radar as a potential addition if needed. The Broncos rookie minicamp continues through the weekend with Book participating in on-field practices alongside over 50 rookies and first-year players.