The Denver Broncos are making Sean Payton one of the highest-paid coaches in NFL history with a contract worth somewhere between $17 million and $20 million per season, 9News and NBC Sports reported. Payton was introduced by the Broncos on Monday. NBC Sports put the price tag at $18 million per season on at least…
Broncos Get Payton as Coach in Deal With Saints
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—The Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints that will make Sean Payton their head coach, a person with knowledge of the accord said Tuesday, Jan. 31. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn’t announced the agreement, said the Broncos…
Wilson, Broncos Beat Herbert, Playoff-Bound Chargers 31–28
DENVER—Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Justin Simmons forced two fumbles and the Denver Broncos dodged a franchise-worst 13th loss with a 31–28 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Jan.8. The Chargers (10–7) knew before kickoff they were locked into the fifth AFC playoff seed with a first-round game looming at Jacksonville,…
Mayfield, Akers Lead Rams’ 51–14 Blowout of Wilson’s Broncos
INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes to Tyler Higbee, Cam Akers rushed for 118 yards and three more scores, and the Los Angeles Rams routed the Denver Broncos 51–14 Sunday for their second victory since mid-October. Mayfield went 24 of 28 for 230 yards in another standout performance for his second win in three…
Late Turnover, Hopkins 4th Field Goal Gives Chargers OT Win
INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Dustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with 2:38 remaining in overtime, and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 19–16 victory over the Denver Broncos on Monday night, Oct. 17. Hopkins, who injured a hamstring during the first half, grimaced as he kicked the ball and fell to the ground before…
Colts Use 4 Field Goals to Edge Broncos in OT
Chase McLaughlin kicked four field goals, including a 48-yarder in overtime, as the visiting Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 12–9 on Oct. 6. Matt Ryan was 26–for–41 passing for 251 yards and two interceptions, and Alec Pierce had eight catches for 81 yards for Indianapolis (2–2–1), which never led until overtime. Russell Wilson was…
Broncos, Russell Wilson Agree to 5-year, $245M Extension
The Denver Broncos are signing quarterback Russell Wilson to a five-year, $245 million contract extension with $165 million in guaranteed money, multiple outlets reported Sept. 1. Wilson will be under contract with the Broncos for seven seasons and $296 million. It’s the first significant signing for the Broncos since billionaire Rob Walton, an heir to…
Denver Broncos Reach Agreement With Walton-Penner Family for Sale of Team
The Denver Broncos and the Walton-Penner family have entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the takeover of the National Football League (NFL) team, both parties announced. The Walton-Penner family, led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, will acquire the Broncos from the Pat Bowlen Trust in a deal reportedly worth $4.65 billion, a record…
Denver Broncos Fire Coach Vic Fangio After 3 Losing Seasons
DENVER—The Denver Broncos are looking for a new head coach to lead them out of a six-year playoff drought and a half decade of losing seasons that marks the most protracted plunge by a Super Bowl champion in NFL history. The Broncos fired Vic Fangio after he went 19–30 over three years, including 7–10 this…
Former Broncos, Falcons, Giants Coach Dan Reeves Dies at 77
ATLANTA—Dan Reeves’ talents off the field were recognized early on by Tom Landry. Reeves was still suiting up for the Dallas Cowboys when Landry made him a player-coach. At 37, Reeves landed his first head coaching job, pulled off a trade to acquire John Elway, and built the Denver Broncos into a powerhouse that reached…
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