The Denver Broncos are gearing up for the NFL Scouting Combine and finalizing their approach to free agency after Super Bowl 59. Head coach Sean Payton is working on filling several coaching vacancies, including tight end, inside linebacker, passing game coordinator, and special teams coordinator positions.
Payton’s priority list includes finding a replacement for Ben Kotwica as special teams coordinator, who departed for the New York Jets. Darren Rizzi was initially considered for the Saints’ head coaching job but is now in contention to rejoin Payton as his new special teams coordinator.
The Broncos will also need to find a new tight end coach after Declan Doyle left for the Chicago Bears and John Morton took on an additional role with the Detroit Lions. Morton had previously worked alongside David Shaw, who may also be replaced in the passing game coordinator position.
Meanwhile, Payton’s staff is getting a boost from his coaching-building culture, which has transformed the league’s perception of the Broncos. As he navigates the upcoming free agency period, having key positions filled will be crucial to his team’s success in the 2025-2026 season.
Source: https://milehighsports.com/denver-broncos-still-working-to-fill-coaching-vacancies-as-new-league-year-approaches