Jarrett Stidham
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jarrett Stidham
| image = Tom Brady and Jarrett Stidham (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Stidham with the New England Patriots in 2019
| current_team = Denver Broncos
| number = 8
| position = Quarterback
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|8|8|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Corbin, Kentucky, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 215
| high_school = Stephenville {{nowrap|(Stephenville, Texas)}}
| college = {{ubl|Baylor (2015)|Auburn (2017–2018)}}
| draftyear = 2019
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 133
| pastteams =
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2019|2021}})
- Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- SEC Newcomer of the Year (2017)
- Second-team All-SEC (2017)
- 2018 Music City Bowl MVP
| statleague = NFL
| statweek =
| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Passing attempts
| statvalue1 = 197
| statlabel2 = Passing completions
| statvalue2 = 117
| statlabel3 = Completion percentage
| statvalue3 = 59.4%
| statvalue4 = 8–8
| statlabel5 = Passing yards
| statvalue5 = 1,422
| statlabel6 = Passer rating
| statvalue6 = 78.3
| pfr = StidJa00
}}
Jarrett Ryan Stidham (born August 8, 1996) is an American professional football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers following a stint with the Baylor Bears. Stidham was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft, where he spent his first three seasons as a backup, and played one season for the Las Vegas Raiders. He joined the Broncos in 2023.
Early life
Stidham was born on August 8, 1996, in Corbin, Kentucky.{{Cite web |date=2017-11-24 |title=Damien Harris, Jarrett Stidham share Kentucky bond |url=https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/damien-harris-jarrett-stidham-share-kentucky-bond/ |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=On3 |language=en}} His family moved to Stephenville, Texas when he was in elementary school and he later attended Stephenville High School.{{Cite web |last=Halliburton |first=Suzanne |date=October 12, 2016 |title=Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham said he got threatening calls after switching pledge from Texas Tech |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2016/10/12/baylor-qb-jarrett-stidham-said-he-got-threatening-calls-after-switching-pledge-from-texas-tech/9909069007/ |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Austin American-Statesman |language=en-US}} As a senior, he completed 183 of 260 passes for 2,934 yards with 35 touchdowns. He also rushed for 969 yards and 15 touchdowns. Stidham was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit and was ranked as the sixth-best dual-threat quarterback in his class. Stidham originally committed to Texas Tech University to play college football, but later changed to Baylor University.{{Cite web |last=Hamilton |first=Gerry |date=December 19, 2014 |title=No. 39 recruit Jarrett Stidham commits to Baylor over Oregon |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/12051747/no-39-recruit-jarrett-stidham-commits-baylor-oregon |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Werner |first=John |date=December 19, 2014 |title=Stephenville standout Stidham commits to Baylor |url=http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/baylor/football/stephenville-standout-stidham-commits-to-baylor/article_cac7592e-224a-51ef-9941-b0be9a919f46.html |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=WacoTrib.com}}
{{College athlete recruit start|40=yes|collapse=no|year=2015}}
{{College athlete recruit entry
| recruit = Jarrett Stidham
| position = QB
| hometown = Stephenville, Texas
| highschool = Stephenville HS
| feet = 6
| inches = 3
| weight = 185
| 40 = 4.74
| commitdate = December 19, 2014
| scout stars = 5
| rivals stars = 4
| 247 stars = 5
| espn stars = 4
}}
{{College athlete recruit end
| 40 =
| year = 2015
| rivals ref title = Baylor Football Commitments
| scout ref title = 2015 Baylor College Football Recruiting Commits
| espn ref title = ESPN
| rivals school = baylor
| scout s = 44
| espn schoolid = 239
| scout overall = 11 (QB)
| rivals overall = 6 (QB)
| espn overall = 2 (Dual-threat QB)
| accessdate = November 5, 2015
}}
College career
=Baylor=
Stidham entered his true freshman year at Baylor in 2015 as the backup quarterback to Seth Russell. Stidham appeared in the first seven games, completing 24 of 28 passes for 331 yards and six touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Max |date=October 28, 2015 |title=Baylor Bears confident as Jarrett Stidham replaces Seth Russell at QB |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/13995647/baylor-bears-confident-jarrett-stidham-replaces-seth-russell-qb |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} After Russell suffered a season-ending neck injury during Baylor's seventh game, Stidham took over as the starter.{{Cite web |title=Baylor QB Seth Russell fractures bone in neck; Jarrett Stidham moves up depth chart |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/headlines/20151024-baylor-qb-seth-russell-fractures-bone-in-neck-jarrett-stidham-moves-up-depth-chart1.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027002553/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/headlines/20151024-baylor-qb-seth-russell-fractures-bone-in-neck-jarrett-stidham-moves-up-depth-chart1.ece |archive-date=October 27, 2015 |website=dallasnews.com|author=Jeyarajah, Shehan|date=October 24, 2015}}{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2015 |title=Freshman Stidham next in Baylor QB line that began with RG3 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2015/10/27/freshman-stidham-next-in-baylor-qb-line-that-began-with-rg3/74667760/ |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}} He started his first career game against the Kansas State Wildcats.{{Cite web |last=Robinett |first=Kellis |date=October 30, 2015 |title=Kansas State hopes it can rattle Baylor freshman quarterback Jarrett Stidham |url=https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article41989755.html |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=The Wichita Eagle}}{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Max |date=November 5, 2015 |title=Baylor Bears QB Jarrett Stidham not feeling pressure of first start and weight of playoff hopes |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/14057284/baylor-bears-qb-jarrett-stidham-not-feeling-pressure-first-start-weight-playoff-hopes |access-date=November 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} He finished the game completing 23 of 33 passes for 419 yards, three passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown. In his second career start against the Oklahoma Sooners, Stidham injured his back in the first quarter, but he was able to remain in the game. He finished the game completing 16 of 27 for 257 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in the 44–34 loss.{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Max |date=November 16, 2015 |title=Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham (back) to start against Oklahoma State |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/14146837/baylor-bears-quarterback-jarrett-stidham-start-oklahoma-state-cowboys-injury |access-date=December 7, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}
The following week, despite being questionable to play leading up to the game, Stidham made his third career start against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He injured his hand and ankle in the first half of the game and did not return to the field for the second half.{{Cite news |last=Jeyarajah |first=Shehan |date=November 21, 2015 |title=Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham injured in win over Oklahoma State |work=The Dallas Morning News |url=http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/baylorbears/2015/11/21/baylor-qb-jarrett-stidham-injured-win-oklahoma-state |access-date=December 7, 2015}} On November 25, 2015, Baylor head coach Art Briles announced that Stidham's ankle injury was a chipped bone in the back of his ankle and Stidham would be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season.{{Cite news |last=Jeyarajah |first=Shehan |date=November 25, 2015 |title=Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham out for the regular season with a broken ankle |work=The Dallas Morning News |url=http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/baylorbears/2015/11/25/baylor-qb-jarrett-stidham-year-broken-ankle |access-date=December 7, 2015}} It was reported that Stidham might be able to return for Baylor's bowl game, but on December 19, Briles announced Stidham would miss the 2015 Russell Athletic Bowl.{{Cite news |last=Jeyarajah |first=Shehan |date=December 15, 2015 |title=Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham healing as expected, not ruled out for Russell Athletic Bowl |work=The Dallas Morning News |url=http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/baylorbears/2015/12/15/baylor-qb-jarrett-stidham-healing-expected-ruled-russell-athletic-bowl |access-date=December 21, 2015}}{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Max |date=December 19, 2015 |title=Corey Coleman, Shock Linwood out for Russell Athletic Bowl |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/14399843/baylor-bears-corey-coleman-shock-linwood-russell-athletic-bowl |access-date=December 21, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}
In the wake of a sexual abuse scandal at the school, which led to the firing and resignation of much of the coaching staff, and general dissatisfaction backing up Russell, on July 7, 2016, Stidham announced he would be transferring from Baylor.{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Max |date=July 7, 2016 |title=Sohomore QB Jarrett Stidham to transfer from Baylor |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/16869688/qb-jarrett-stidham-transfer-baylor-bears |access-date=November 14, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}
=Auburn=
After spending a semester at McLennan Community College, where he did not play football, Stidham announced that he would be transferring to Auburn University. He made the announcement via his Twitter account on December 10, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Max |date=December 12, 2016 |title=Ex-Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham announces he's going to Auburn |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18251238/quarterback-jarrett-stidham-says-transfer-auburn-tigers |access-date=June 7, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}} On August 14, Stidham was named as Auburn's starting quarterback for the 2017 season.{{Cite web |last=Scarborough |first=Alex |date=August 14, 2017 |title=Malzahn tabs Stidham as Auburn's starting QB |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20341463/auburn-tigers-name-jarrett-stidham-starting-quarterback |access-date=October 2, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Stidham led the Tigers to an SEC West Division Championship after victories over top-ranked the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide.{{Cite web |title=2017 Auburn Football Schedule |url=https://fbschedules.com/ncaa-2017/team/auburn |access-date=October 2, 2019 |website=FBSchedules.com |language=en-US}} He and the Tigers would later lose to the UCF Knights in the 2018 Peach Bowl.{{Cite web |title=Peach Bowl – UCF vs Auburn Box Score, January 1, 2018 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2018-01-01-auburn.html |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}} On December 4, 2018, Stidham announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Kasabian |first=Paul |date=December 4, 2018 |title=Auburn QB Jarrett Stidham Declares for 2019 NFL Draft; Forgoing Senior Season |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2809287-auburn-qb-jarrett-stidham-declares-for-2019-nfl-draft-forgoing-senior-season |access-date=January 12, 2018 |website=Bleacher Report}}
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="8"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} |
| colspan="14" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Baylor Bears}}"| Baylor Bears | |||||||||||
| 2015
| 75 || 109 || 68.8 || 1,265 || 11.6 || 12 || 2 || 199.0 || 36 || 70 || 1.9 || 2 | |||||||||||
| colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Auburn Tigers}}"| Auburn Tigers | |||||||||||
| 2017
| 246 || 370 || 66.5 || 3,158 || 8.5 || 18 || 6 || 151.0 || 103 || 153 || 1.5 || 4 | |||||||||||
| 2018
| 224 || 369 || 60.7 || 2,794 || 7.6 || 18 || 5 || 137.7 || 72 || 1 || 0.0 || 3 | |||||||||||
| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jarrett-stidham-1.html Career] || 545 || 848 || 64.3 || 7,217 || 8.5 || 48 || 13 || 151.4 || 211 || 224 || 1.1 || 9 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2 3/8
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| dash = 4.81
| ten split = 1.71
| twenty split = 2.83
| shuttle = 4.33
| cone drill = 7.28
| vertical = 31.0
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 2
| bench =
| arm span = 32
| hand span = 9 1/8
| wonderlic = 27
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Jarrett Stidham Combine Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jarrett-stidham?id=32195354-4912-9837-7193-9c8d8376b821 |access-date=August 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1002527&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 Draft Scout Jarrett Stidham, Auburn NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=August 4, 2022}}
}}
=New England Patriots=
==2019==
Stidham was selected by the New England Patriots with the 133rd overall pick, in the fourth round, of the 2019 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=April 27, 2019 |title=Patriots select QB Jarrett Stidham with No. 133 pick |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-select-qb-jarrett-stidham-with-no-133-pick-0ap3000001028635 |access-date=November 22, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} He signed a four-year deal worth $3.15 million, including a signing bonus of about $634,000.{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=July 26, 2019 |title=Alabama Roots: State's 2019 NFL Draft picks sign contracts worth $147.4 million |url=https://www.al.com/sports/g66l-2019/07/281a539a8a6358/alabama-roots-states-2019-nfl-draft-picks-sign-contracts-worth-1474-million.html |access-date=September 3, 2019 |website=al |language=en}}
At the end of the Patriots' 2019 training camp, Stidham was named the second-string backup to quarterback Tom Brady.{{Cite web |last=Callahan |first=Andrew |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Patriots rookie QB Jarrett Stidham 'very excited' to back up Tom Brady |url=https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2019/09/patriots-rookie-qb-jarrett-stidham-very-excited-to-back-up-tom-brady.html |access-date=September 3, 2019 |website=masslive.com |language=en-US}} Stidham selected the number 4 as his jersey number, making him the first Patriots player since placekicker Adam Vinatieri in 2005 to wear the number. He was also the first Patriots quarterback to use number 4.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots Assign Rookie Numbers Ahead of Preseason Opener |url=https://heavy.com/sports/2019/08/new-england-patriots-assign-rookie-numbers-ahead-of-preseason-opener/ |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=Heavy|date=August 8, 2019 }}
In Week 3 against the New York Jets, Stidham relieved Brady in the fourth quarter while the Patriots held a 30–7 lead. He completed two out of three passes before throwing an interception to safety Jamal Adams that was returned for a touchdown. Following the interception, Brady returned to finish the game, which the Patriots won 30–14.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Brady, Patriots defense shine in 30–14 win over Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127861 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}
==2020==
After Brady left the Patriots in March 2020, Stidham was seen as his potential successor for the 2020 season.{{Cite web |last=McKenna |first=Henry |date=June 15, 2020 |title=Matt Light shares advice for Jarrett Stidham on replacing Tom Brady |url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/15/matt-light-shares-advice-for-jarrett-stidham-on-replacing-tom-brady/ |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=USA Today}}{{Cite web |last=Joyce |first=Greg |date=May 3, 2020 |title=Patriots' Jarrett Stidham 'up to the challenge' of replacing Tom Brady |url=https://nypost.com/2020/05/03/patriots-jarrett-stidham-ready-to-replace-tom-brady-ex-coach/ |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=New York Post}}{{Cite web |last=Hayes |first=Matt |date=April 7, 2020 |title=Replacing Tom Brady |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2885053-replacing-tom-brady |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=Bleacher Report}}{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Matt |date=April 3, 2020 |title=Report: Patriots believe Jarrett Stidham ready to replace Tom Brady |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/report-patriots-believe-jarrett-stidham-ready-to-replace-tom-brady/ar-BB128F1s |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=MSN}} However, the Patriots signed former MVP Cam Newton in July, who became the frontrunner to replace Brady.{{Cite web |last=Curran |first=Tom |date=August 29, 2020 |title=Why Patriots signing Cam Newton feels like Tom Brady all over again |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/why-patriots-signing-cam-newton-feels-tom-brady-all-over-again |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=NBC Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Breech |first=John |date=July 1, 2020 |title=Tom Brady replaced by Cam Newton: Randy Moss says Patriots can make Super Bowl run if Cam can fix one thing |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-replaced-by-cam-newton-randy-moss-says-patriots-can-make-super-bowl-run-if-cam-can-fix-one/ |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=CBS Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Barrabi |first=Thomas |date=July 14, 2020 |title=Cam Newton says replacing Tom Brady as Patriots QB is 'the elephant in the room' |url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/sports/cam-newton-replacing-tom-brady-elephant-in-room |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=Fox Business}} Newton was announced as the season's starting quarterback on September 3,{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=September 3, 2020 |title=Cam Newton named Patriots' starting QB, team captain |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29803577/cam-newton-named-patriots-starting-qb-source-says |access-date=September 17, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} while Stidham became the third-string quarterback behind Newton and second-string backup Brian Hoyer.{{Cite web |last=McKenna |first=Henry |date=September 17, 2020 |title=Patriots QBs coach praises Jarrett Stidham despite descent down depth chart |url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/17/patriots-qbs-coach-praises-jarrett-stidham-struggling/ |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=USA Today}}
Stidham moved up the depth chart when Newton tested positive for COVID-19 amid Week 4, serving as the second option behind Hoyer against the Kansas City Chiefs. Following an ineffective performance from Hoyer, Stidham was brought in during the third quarter to complete the game. He threw his first career touchdown pass to N'Keal Harry, but was also intercepted twice, including one that was returned for a touchdown by safety Tyrann Mathieu, as the Patriots lost 26–10.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=October 5, 2020 |title=Patriots at Chiefs score: Patrick Mahomes rallies after early struggles, Hoyer benched for Jarrett Stidham |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patriots-at-chiefs-score-patrick-mahomes-rallies-after-early-struggles-hoyer-benched-for-jarrett-stidham/live/ |access-date=October 6, 2020 |website=CBS Sports}} Stidham was subsequently promoted to the second option ahead of Hoyer.{{Cite web |last=Daniels |first=Mark |date=October 18, 2020 |title=LIVE: Jarrett Stidham jumps over Brian Hoyer in Patriots QB depth chart |url=https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20201018/live-jarrett-stidham-jumps-over-brian-hoyer-in-patriots-qb-depth-chart |access-date=October 19, 2020 |website=The Providence Journal |archive-date=October 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020140355/https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20201018/live-jarrett-stidham-jumps-over-brian-hoyer-in-patriots-qb-depth-chart |url-status=dead }}
Although Newton remained the team's starter for rest of the season, Stidham made relief appearances in Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers, Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Week 13 appearance occurred in a 45–0 shutout of the Chargers,{{Cite web |title=Jarrett Stidham Connects with Gunner Olszewski for a 38-yard Touchdown |url=https://www.patriots.com/video/jarrett-stidham-connects-with-gunner-olszewski-for-a-38-yard-touchdown |access-date=December 7, 2020 |website=Patriots.com}} while the Week 7 and Week 14 games saw Stidham take over for a struggling Newton amid a 33–6 defeat in the former and a 24–3 defeat in the latter. Despite Stidham replacing Newton in the blowout losses, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stated after both games that Newton would retain his starting position.{{Cite magazine |last=Shapiro |first=Michael |date=October 25, 2020 |title=Cam Newton Benched, Replaced by Jarrett Stidham as 49ers Steamroll Patriots |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/10/25/cam-newton-benched-patriots-loss-49ers |access-date=November 27, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}{{Cite web |last=Gatto |first=Tom |date=December 10, 2020 |title=Patriots bench Cam Newton again, but Bill Belichick sticking with QB |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/why-did-the-patriots-bench-cam-newton-jarrett-stidham-mops-up-against-rams/lq6vi2h0zdgu14lq8va8gya8y |access-date=December 11, 2020 |publisher=Sporting News}} Stidham's final relief appearance came in Week 16 after an ineffective performance from Newton against the Buffalo Bills. Entering in the third quarter, Stidham also struggled during the eventual 38–9 loss. He completed four of 11 passes for 44 yards and converted three first downs, one of which resulted from a penalty.{{Cite web |last=Vautour |first=Matt |date=December 29, 2020 |title=Jarrett Stidham replaces Cam Newton: Bill Belichick "hasn't made any plans" about Patriots starter for Week 17 |url=https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2020/12/jarrett-stidham-replaces-cam-newton-bill-belichick-hasnt-made-any-plans-about-patriots-starter-for-week-17.html |access-date=January 4, 2021 |website=Mass Live}}
==2021==
Following off-season back surgery,{{cite web |last1=Sullivan |first1=Tyler |last2=Kerr |first2=Jeff |title=Jarrett Stidham undergoes back surgery, Patriots QB expected to miss three months, per report |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jarrett-stidham-undergoes-back-surgery-patriots-qb-expected-to-miss-three-months-per-report/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=September 2, 2021|date=July 30, 2021}} Stidham began the 2021 season on the team's reserve physically unable to perform list.{{cite web |title=Patriots' Jarrett Stidham: Placed on reserve/PUP list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/patriots-jarrett-stidham-placed-on-reservepup-list/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=September 2, 2021|date=August 31, 2021}} He was activated on November 9, ahead of the Week 10 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2021 |title=Patriots activate QB Jarrett Stidham to the 53-man roster; Release DB Brian Poole |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-activate-qb-jarrett-stidham-to-the-53-man-roster-release-db-brian-poole |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=Patriots.com}} Stidham was named the third-string quarterback behind rookie Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer, ultimately not taking the field for the entire year.{{cite web |last1=DeVito |first1=Michael |title=New England Patriots face some tough cap decisions in 2022 |url=https://chowderandchampions.com/2022/01/11/new-england-patriots-face-tough-cap-decisions-2022/ |website=FanSided |access-date=January 12, 2022 |date=January 11, 2022}}
=Las Vegas Raiders=
On May 13, 2022, Stidham was traded along with a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2023 sixth-round pick.{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2022 |title=Raiders acquire QB Jarrett Stidham |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-acquire-qb-jarrett-stidham |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=Raiders.com}} The trade reunited Stidham with Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, who was the Patriots' offensive coordinator during his three seasons with the team.{{cite web|title=New England Patriots trading backup QB Jarrett Stidham to Las Vegas Raiders, source confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33903390/new-england-patriots-trading-backup-qb-jarrett-stidham-las-vegas-raiders-source-confirms|author=Reiss, Mike|website=ESPN.com|date=May 12, 2022}} He was named the second option to starting quarterback Derek Carr on August 30 and was the only backup quarterback to make the initial 53-man roster.{{cite web |title=Breaking down the Raiders' initial 2022 roster by position |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/breaking-down-the-raiders-initial-2022-53-man-roster-by-position-transactions |website=Oakland Raiders |access-date=August 31, 2022 |date=August 30, 2022}}
On December 28, 2022, with two regular season games remaining, Stidham was named the starter for the first time in his career after the Raiders benched Carr.{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-benching-qb-derek-carr-2022-season-jarrett-stidham-starter|title=Raiders benching QB Derek Carr for final two games of 2022 season; Jarrett Stidham named starter|date=December 28, 2022|accessdate=December 28, 2022|first=Nick|last=Shook}} In his first NFL start, Stidham threw for 365 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in the 37–34 overtime loss to the 49ers.{{Cite web |last=Guiterrez |first=Paul |date=January 2, 2023 |title='You couldn't tell he was a backup': Jarrett Stidham earns Raiders' respect in first start |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35362960/jarrett-stidham-earns-raiders-respect-leading-upset-49ers |access-date=January 2, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
=Denver Broncos=
On March 13, 2023, Stidham signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Denver Broncos.{{cite web|work=DenverBroncos.com|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-qb-jarrett-stidham|title=Broncos sign QB Jarrett Stidham|date=March 13, 2023|accessdate=March 15, 2023|first=Aric|last=DiLalla}} On December 27, 2023, the Broncos announced that Stidham would start the final two games of the season after Russell Wilson was benched.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 27, 2023 |title=Broncos benching QB Russell Wilson for remainder of 2023 season to preserve financial flexibility |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-benching-qb-russell-wilson-for-remainder-of-2023-to-preserve-financial-f |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=NFL.com}}
On March 10, 2025, Stidham signed a two-year, $12 million extension with the Broncos with $7 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=2025-03-09 |title=Broncos agree to terms with QB Jarrett Stidham, LS Mitch Fraboni |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-qb-jarrett-stidham-ls-mitch-fraboni |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=NBC Sports |language=}}{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=2025-03-10 |title=Broncos re-sign QB Jarrett Stidham to 2-year contract |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-re-sign-qb-jarrett-stidham-to-2-year-contract |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=Denver Broncos |language=}}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="3"| Games ! colspan="9"| Passing ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Sacked ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | |
| 2019 | NE
| 3 || 0 || — || 2 || 4 || 50.0 || 14 || 3.5 || 11 || 0 || 1 || 18.8 || 2 || −2 || −1.0 || −1 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | NE
| 5 || 0 || — || 22 || 44 || 50.0 || 256 || 5.8 || 38 || 2 || 3 || 54.7 || 7 || 7 || 1.0 || 6 || 0 || 4 || 21 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 || NE
| 0 || 0 || — || colspan="18"| {{abbr|DNP|Did not play}} | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | LV
| 5 || 2 || 0–2 || 53 || 83 || 63.9 || 656 || 7.9 || 60 || 4 || 3 || 89.2 || 14 || 84 || 6.0 || 11 || 0 || 7 || 47 || 3 || 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | DEN
| 3 || 2 || 1–1 || 40 || 66 || 60.6 || 496 || 7.5 || 54 || 2 || 1 || 87.7 || 9 || 8 || 0.9 || 4 || 0 || 7 || 46 || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | DEN
| 3 || 0 || — || 0 || 0 || — || 0 || — || 0 || 0 || 0 || — || 4 || 5 || 1.3 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [http://www.nfl.com/player/jarrettstidham/2562746/careerstats Career] | 19 | 4 | 1–3 | 117 | 197 | 59.4 | 1,422 | 7.2 | 60 | 8 | 8 | 78.3 | 36 | 102 | 2.8 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 121 | 4 | 1 |
Personal life
Stidham has been married to Kennedy Stidham (née Brown) since 2019.{{cite web |last1=Ciccotelli |first1=Jenna |title=Patriots QB Jarrett Stidham, Wife Kennedy Announce Birth Of Daughter |url=https://nesn.com/2022/04/patriots-qb-jarrett-stidham-wife-kennedy-announce-birth-of-daughter/ |website=NESN |access-date=September 1, 2022 |date=April 4, 2022}} They met as students at Baylor. Brown is the daughter of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment CEO Tad Brown.{{Cite web |last=Marcello |first=Brandon |date=October 2, 2018 |title=Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown, Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham, son in law |url=https://247sports.com/college/auburn/Article/Houston-Rockets-CEO-Tad-Brown-Auburn-Tigers-quarterback-Jarrett-Stidham-son-in-law-122823536/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=247Sports}} Their daughter was born in 2022.
References
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20151026143614/http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jarrett_stidham_953392.html Baylor Bears bio]
- [http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jarrett_stidham_1036774.html Auburn Tigers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170604025309/http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jarrett_stidham_1036774.html |date=June 4, 2017 }}
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