Siemian was named the Broncos' starting quarterback Monday.

Siemian will open the season as the team's top signal caller for the second straight year after beating out Paxton Lynch for the gig. The 25-year-old has completed 14 of 18 passes for 144 yards and a touchdown through the Broncos' first two preseason contests. Upon being named starter, Siemian is now expected to play the majority of Saturday's third preseason contest against the Packers in what amounts to a dress rehearsal for the regular season. In his 14 games in 2016, Siemian finished with 3,401 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.