John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler addresses the media on Nov. 1, 2017 at Dove Valley. Brock will start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in place of Trevor Siemian.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler addresses the media on Nov. 1, 2017 at Dove Valley. Brock will start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in place of Trevor Siemian.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler addresses the media on Nov. 1, 2017 at Dove Valley. Brock will start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in place of Trevor Siemian.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler addresses the media on Nov. 1, 2017 at Dove Valley. Brock will start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in place of Trevor Siemian.
Steve Nehf, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler during practice at Dove Valley Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.
Steve Nehf, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler during practice at Dove Valley Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos enters the game after Trevor Siemian (13) left the game from an injury against the New York Giants during the second quarter of the on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New York Giants.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler, who returns to the Denver Broncos as a backup quarterback, speaks with members of the media after his first day of practice at Dove Valley on Sept. 4, 2017 in Englewood.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler, who returns to the Denver Broncos as a backup quarterback, speaks with members of the media after his first day of practice at Dove Valley on Sept. 4, 2017 in Englewood.
Tony Dejak, The Associated PressCleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, right, talks with quarterback Brock Osweiler during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Berea, Ohio.
Charles Rex Arbogast, The Associated PressCleveland Browns quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Chicago.
John Leyba, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Houston Texans warms up before taking on his former team, the Denver Broncos, during the first quarter on Monday, October 24, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Houston Texans hugs Derek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos after the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 27-9 win on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
John Leyba, The Denver PostHouston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) meets with Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak after the game Oct. 24, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Texans 27-9.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) gets a hug from Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) after the game Oct. 24, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Texans 27-9.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTodd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos hits Brock Osweiler (17) of the Houston Texans during the second quarter on Monday, October 24, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostPeyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos and Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos hug on the field after winning 20-18. The Denver Broncos played the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Jan. 24, 2016.
Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesBrock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after winning Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesBrock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos speaks to the media during the Broncos media availability for Super Bowl 50 at the Stanford Marriott on Feb. 4, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos will play the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016.
Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver PostThere was only one Denver Broncos #17 Brock Osweiler jersey among the many #18 Peyton Manning jerseys at the Denver Broncos Team Store at the Dove Valley training site in Arapahoe County on Thursday, December 31, 2015.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos looks to pass in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Dec. 28, 2015.
Helen Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) watches from the sidelines as Peyton Manning takes over in the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers Jan. 3, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Pittsburgh Steelers home crowd makes noise as Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos waits for the snap during the second half of the Steelers' 34-27 win at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 20, 2015.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 trie to get the ball to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA, Dec. 20, 2015
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward #97 and outside linebacker Jarvis Jones #95 in the second half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA, Dec. 20, 2015
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field before the first half at Qualcom Stadium. The Denver Broncos played the San Diego Chargers in a week 13 NFL game on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) gets sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) with help from Oakland Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (95) during the fourth quarter Dec. 13, 2015 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos walks onto the field against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of the Broncos' 17-3 win at Qualcom Stadium. The Denver Broncos played the San Diego Chargers in a week 13 NFL game on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.
Steve Nehf, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler sets up in the pocket against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Nov. 29, 2015.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) celebrates their win over the New England Patriots in overtime 30-24 November 29, 2015 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostQuarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos leading his team against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Nov. 22, 2015
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos talks with head coach Gary Kubiak of the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter. The Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Nov. 15, 2015.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPeyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos watches Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos warm up on the the sidelines in the third quarter. The Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Nov. 15, 2015.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) Denver Broncos quarterback Zac Desert (2) and Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) head to drills as the team takes practice indoors at the new field house at Dove Valley Nov. 13, 2014 as temperatures reach 12 degrees.
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostQuarterback Peyton Manning (18) works through drills with backup quarterback Brock Osweiler (17). The Denver Broncos prepare for their upcoming game against Detroit during practice at Dove Valley on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 warming up in front of starting quarterback Peyton Manning #18 before their game vs the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH, Oct. 18, 2015
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during practice Aug. 25, 2015 at Broncos headquarters.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos works against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the Broncos' 19-12 win at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. The Denver Broncos hosted the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 leading the offense during their preseason game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at CenturyLink Stadium Aug. 14, 2015 Seattle, WA
Steve Nehf, The Denver PostPeyton Manning (18) and Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos warm up before the start of a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 in Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos talks on the phone between possessions against the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) scrambles for a big gain as he gets chased by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kenneth Boatright (91) during the third quarter Aug. 28, 2014 at AT&T Stadium.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Broncos Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway introduce new players from NFL draft at Denver Broncos Headquarters at Dove Valley in Englewood, Colo., on Saturday, April 28, 2012. From left, quarterback Brock Osweiler, running back Ronnie Hillman, John Elway and defensive lineman Derek Wolfe.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler is answering the questions from media at Denver Broncos Headquarters at Dove Valley in Englewood, Colo., on Saturday, April 28, 2012.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesQuarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Arizona State Sun Devils during the college football game at Arizona Stadium on Dec. 2, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 30-29 in double overtime.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesQuarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Arizona State Sun Devils celebrates after defeating the Missouri Tigers in the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on Sept. 9, 2011 in Tempe, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the Tigers 37-30.
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Getting your player ready...
In a move few could have imagined just three months ago, will once again be the Broncos’ starting quarterback, this time taking over for .
In Osweiler’s seven starts as a Bronco in 2015, he went 5-2. In his 14 starts for the Texans, Osweiler completed 59.6 percent of his passes and had 14 touchdowns. He was replaced late in the season by Tom Savage, but later regained the starting job for the postseason.
When he arrived in Colorado in September, Osweiler quickly quashed any talk of hard feelings with the Broncos and said coming back was “probably a top-five, if not top-three day of my life.”