Brett Rypien

Running back Chase Edmonds picks up 19 yards on quarterback Brett Rypien's pass during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the Rams.

Eric Tomlinson's second career touchdown helped secure the Broncos' 24-15 victory on Sunday over the Cardinals.

Brett Rypien meets the media following the Broncos' 24-15 win over Arizona on Sunday.

Quarterback Brett Rypien finds tight end Eric Tomlinson in the end zone during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Cardinals.

Quarterback Brett Rypien rifles a 19-yard pass to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy along the sideline during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Cardinals.

Brett Rypien talks about getting the nod to start Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Brett Rypien meets the media following the Broncos' 34-28 loss to the Chiefs.

Quarterback Brett Rypien hits wide receiver Jerry Jeudy for his third touchdown catch of the day during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Chiefs.

After starting his second career game, quarterback Brett Rypien talks about how he played in the loss to the Jets and where the team goes from here.

Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy secures a 17-yard reception along the sideline for a first down during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Jets.

Watch as quarterback Brett Rypien finds wide receiver Jerry Jeudy wide open for a 45-yard gain during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Jets.

Watch as quarterback Brett Rypien finds tight end Eric Tomlinson wide open for a 13-yard gain during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Jets.

Quarterback Brett Rypien fires a 16-yard pass to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy on third-and-7 during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Jets.

Go inside Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, as we had quarterback Brett Rypien wired for sound.

Wide receiver Seth Williams makes a leaping grab for a 45-yard gain during Denver's preseason Week 3 game against the Vikings.

As the competition at backup quarterback continues, Brett Rypien talks what he hopes to accomplish during the final preseason game on Saturday against the Vikings.

Quarterback Brett Rypien finds tight end Eric Saubert for the Broncos' first touchdown of the game.

Wide receiver Albert Okwuegbunam makes incredible bobbling catch for 26-yard gain during the Broncos' preseason game against the Bills.

Quarterback Brett Rypien rainbows a 27-yard dime to wide receiver Trey Quinn on fourth-and-3 against the Bills.

Quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Brett Rypien discuss their performances following the Broncos' first preseason game vs. the Cowboys and what they hope to work on over the next couple of weeks during the preseason.

Quarterback Brett Rypien finds wide receiver Jalen Virgil downfield for a 42-yard reception against the Cowboys.

TE Shaun Beyer catches a pass from QB Brett Rypien's and plows through contact to score a touchdown.

Quarterback Brett Rypien meets with the media to discuss his start against the Jets in Week 4, his mindset this week and more.

Quarterback Brett Rypien meets with the media to discuss his mentality at practice this week, losing the bye week and more.

In his weekly interview, John Elway talks about an unprecedented week of preparation due to COVID-19's concerns in New England. He also discusses the health status of Drew Lock as his ability to play on Sunday remains up in the air.

When an opportunity doesn't come around often, you do whatever you can to make the most of it. And that's what led Brett Rypien to practice a play he'd never run in a game — and perhaps never would — alone in his hotel room on Saturday night.

With the Super Bowl XXXII champions looking on, the Broncos will have an opportunity to earn a win against the 4-2 New York Jets.

Rypien earned a win in his only other career start.

Plus, HC Nathaniel Hackett reacts to practice-squad signings and NT Mike Purcell explains why he never thought about leaving Denver.

"I give so much credit to both those guys," Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett said.

As the Broncos prepare for their final preseason game, there's still plenty on the line.

How to watch, listen to and live stream Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings on August 27, 2022.

"It's very exciting," Rypien said of his opportunity. "Any time you get an opportunity to start in this league — I don't care if it's the third preseason game or the Super Bowl — you're excited."

There might not be much to celebrate after Saturday's 42-15 defeat, but there is plenty to learn from.

Plus, Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett offers an update on the battle for the backup quarterback spot.

This won't be the training camp battle that gets the most attention, and it's certainly not the most important. The Broncos must still be ready.

Lock said he didn't feel that his play was affected much by the injury during the rest of the game.

Denver also placed KJ Hamler and Jonas Griffith on IR.

The Broncos announced the move on Tuesday.

"We'll see how he progresses here by Tuesday, by Wednesday and see where he's at," Head Coach Vic Fangio said of Lock.

On "Thursday Night Football," the Broncos posted a double-digit fourth-quarter lead and then rallied for a win.

These are the questions that will decide if the Broncos can get their first win of the season.

Thirty-two years later, Mark's nephew Brett will receive his own opportunity to start his first career game.

Rypien will make the first start of his young career.

"We'll have a decision by tomorrow which way we're going to go," Head Coach Vic Fangio said on Monday.

The Broncos' roster is now officially at the 53-player limit.

Under the NFL's new practice squad rules, teams can protect four players on their practice squad each week.

Rypien has spent much of the 2019 regular season with the Broncos.

The Broncos are promoting quarterback Brett Rypien and linebacker Josh Watson from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move.

With the 2022 season in the books, we've collected our favorite photos of each position group from game days throughout the year. First up: quarterbacks.

On Monday, several Broncos players visited Urban Peak for a holiday celebration that included an activity making gingerbread houses.

The Broncos let their personalities shine during the annual portrait shoot. Get a closer look at the quarterbacks' time in the spotlight with these photos.

Go inside the Broncos' first pre-camp practice with the quarterbacks as they work with a group of rookies and other young veterans.

As we prepare for training camp, here's a glimpse back at the offseason program with a look just at the quarterbacks.

At the Denver Rescue Mission's 20th annual holiday party, several Broncos players were on hand to help dedicate the renovated Denver Broncos Youth Center, serve dinner and help children decorate gingerbread cookies.

Go inside TopGolf as this year's rookie class competed and raised money for a to-be-determined charity during the inaugural Round with the Rookies presented by Coca-Cola. (Photo credit: Eklund Photography)