The Denver Broncos are in desperate need of a backup quarterback after the Paxton Lynch experiment looks all but failed.

With Lynch and only rookie draft pick Chad Kelly backing up new free agent signing Case Keenum, John Elway is looking for a veteran signal caller. Apparently Colin Kaepernick could have been that guy.

Despite the alleged “blackballing” of NFL teams showing a lack of interest in the former Super Bowl quarterback, Elway reaffirmed to the media Thursday when asked about the quarterback situation that he did offer Kaepernick a contract, but it was turned down.

“Colin had his chance to be here. We offered him a contract.” John Elway when asked about Keapernick as a viable option if they look for a veteran backup QB on the open market. — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) August 16, 2018

Elway on Kaepernick as an option for a vet backup QB spot: “Colin had his chance here. We offered him a contract. He didn’t take it. So, As I said it in my deposition, I don’t know if i’ll be legally able to say this, but he’s had his chance to be here. He passed it” — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) August 16, 2018

There is no word yet on the specifics of the contract that was offered.