Denver Broncos have signed former first round pick Christian Ponder
The Denver Broncos have signed former first round pick Christian Ponder, according to Ian Rapoport. Ponder was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State University and was the Seminoles starting quarterback from 2008 to 2010.
Minnesota Vikings franchise record
- Most passing yards in a single game by a rookie quarterback: 381 (December 4, 2011)
Broncos placed DE/DT Kenny Annunike on the season-ending injured reserve, which makes room for Wednesday’s addition of QB Christian Ponder on the active roster.
The #Broncos are signing QB Christian Ponder, source said, who is in town today. He’ll start as the No. 3, then learn the offense.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 25, 2015
Christian Ponder may end up as the backup eventually, but it’s no given. The #Broncos seem to like current backup rookie Trevor Siemian. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 25, 2015
In case anyone was curious (maybe no one is), #Broncos were the only other team to try to claim Jimmy Clausen besides the #Ravens
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 25, 2015
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