Broncos invite son of Hall of Fame quarterback to rookie minicamp

TL;DR

The Denver Broncos have invited E.J. Warner, son of Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, to their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Warner previously attended the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie camp but was not signed.

Key points

E.J. Warner is the son of Kurt Warner.
He has been invited to the Broncos' rookie minicamp.
Warner previously attended the Chiefs' rookie camp.
He played at Fresno State, Temple, and Rice.
Warner had a 7-3 record as a starter last season.

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The Denver Broncos will have the son of a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback attending rookie minicamp this week.

The Broncos invited Fresno State quarterback E.J. Warner, the son of Kurt Warner, to the minicamp on a tryout basis. The younger Warner has accepted the invite, according to a report from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Warner (6-0, 203 pounds) spent two years at Temple followed by one year at Rice before transferring to Frenso State ahead of the 2025 season. He went 7-3 as a starter last fall, throwing for 2,030 yards with 13 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. He also rushed for 126 yards and one score on the ground with the Bulldogs.

Warner previously attended the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie camp last week, but he was not signed by KC following that tryout. After getting a look from Andy Reid, Warner will now aim to impress Sean Payton.

Denver's set to hold a rookie minicamp from May 8-10. In addition to Warner, the club is also expected to invite a veteran quarterback to try out at the rookie camp.

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Q&A

Who is E.J. Warner and what is his football background?

E.J. Warner is the son of Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and has played at Temple, Rice, and Fresno State, where he had a 7-3 record as a starter.

What are E.J. Warner's stats from his time at Fresno State?

During his time at Fresno State, E.J. Warner threw for 2,030 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, while also rushing for 126 yards and one touchdown.

Why did E.J. Warner attend the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp?

E.J. Warner was invited to the Broncos' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis to showcase his skills after previously attending the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie camp.