Sean Payton has unveiled his revamped coaching staff for the Denver Broncos, and it's a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh faces ready to make their mark. With some departures and new arrivals, the 2026 lineup is officially set, though there might be a few more additions down the line. Here's a closer look at the team guiding the Broncos this season.
Leading the charge is Sean Payton, stepping into his 37th year in the NFL as Head Coach. Right by his side, Paul Kelly continues as Assistant to the Head Coach, marking his 26th year in the league.
On the offensive front, Davis Webb takes on the role of Offensive Coordinator in his 4th year of coaching. Zach Strief, with six years under his belt, will coordinate the Offensive Run Game while also serving as Assistant Head Coach. John Morton brings a wealth of experience to the Offensive Pass Game, boasting 28 years in the NFL.
The offensive line will be under the guidance of Chris Morgan, who enters his 27th year, while Lou Ayeni, with 20 years of experience, will handle the Running Backs. Ronald Curry steps in as the Wide Receivers coach for his 16th year, and Austin King takes charge of the Tight Ends, marking his 15th year.
Logan Kilgore is set to mentor the Quarterbacks in his 7th year, with Evan Rothstein assisting as Director of Game Management and Assistant QBs coach in his 17th year. The offensive quality control team features Kyle Kempt in his 8th year and newcomers JD Johnson and Willie Snead IV, both embarking on their first year.
On the defensive side, Vance Joseph returns as Defensive Coordinator, bringing 28 years of experience. Joe Vitt, a seasoned veteran, serves as Senior Defensive Assistant in his 45th year. Robert Livingston coordinates the Defensive Pass Game in his 14th year.
Jamar Cain leads the Defensive Line with 24 years of experience, while Doug Belk manages the Defensive Backs in his 16th year. Jeff Schmedding and Isaac Shewmaker oversee the Inside and Outside Linebackers, with 23 and 12 years of experience, respectively. Brian Niedermeyer and Todd Davis round out the defensive quality control team with 15 and 4 years of experience.
Special Teams are in the capable hands of Darren Rizzi, the Special Teams Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach, now in his 34th year. Marwan Maalouf assists with 22 years of experience, and Zach Line handles Special Teams Quality Control in his 6th year.
As the Broncos gear up for the upcoming season, players will report to the facility in early May, with on-field practices kicking off in June. After a mandatory minicamp in mid-June, they'll take a break before training camp launches in late July. Fans can look forward to seeing the new coaching staff and roster in action during camp and the preseason this summer.