The Broncos and Saints are finalizing a deal to land Sean Payton in Denver as their new coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Payton retired after the 2021 season and is still signed to New Orleans, but a trade is being worked out. 

Payton will take over the role after Nathaniel Hackett was fired 15 games into his first season. He led the team to a 4–11 record during that span. 

Senior assistant coach Jerry Rosburg was named the interim coach for the final two games.