Former Vikings first-round pick quarterback Christian Ponder is back in the NFL. Multiple reports indicate the 27-year-old has agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos.
According to 1500 ESPN, Ponder will add some depth at quarterback for the Broncos until Peyton Manning is able to return from a foot injury.
Manning is expected to miss at least two weeks, according to reports.
In Denver, Ponder will serve as a backup to previous backup Brock Osweiler. Osweiler is expected to start Sunday against New England because Peyton Manning – the regular starter – was told to sit for at least a couple weeks due to a foot injury, Colorado’s 9 News reports.
https://twitter.com/BroncosTV/status/669599703894376448
The Broncos also have Trevor Sieman, an undrafted rookie, on the roster, Pro Football Talk notes.
In 36 starts with the Vikings over four seasons, Ponder connected on 632-of-1,057 passes for 6,658 yards. He threw 38 touchdowns and ran for seven more, while committing 46 turnovers (interceptions and fumbles lost).
Only semi-related: the Ponders have an Instagram dedicated to their child, Scout Ponder. Here’s one of the posted photos.
https://www.instagram.com/p/83P8KoQuAd/?taken-by=scoutponder
