In what could mark a seismic shift in the Mile High City, rumors are swirling that the Denver Broncos are preparing to make a major coaching change following another disappointing season.
Sources close to the organization suggest that Head Coach Sean Payton’s time in Denver may be nearing its end, as tensions reportedly grow within the locker room and patience wears thin among top executives. Despite being brought in with high expectations and a Super Bowl pedigree, Payton has struggled to turn the team around, finishing the 2024 season with a lackluster 6–11 record.
“There’s serious noise coming out of the Broncos’ front office,” said NFL insider Ian Rapoport on Tuesday. “While nothing is official, it sounds like they’re preparing for a new direction — and that could mean a coaching overhaul.”
Frustration has been mounting among fans and players alike. Offensive inconsistency, questionable play-calling, and a lack of identity on both sides of the ball have all plagued the team since Payton’s arrival. Most notably, the ongoing quarterback uncertainty hasn’t helped — with the team cycling through signal-callers in search of stability.
Ownership, led by the Walton-Penner family, is said to be demanding results — and fast. Insiders believe a decision could be made as early as the NFL Draft weekend, depending on how the front office views the team’s path forward.
No official word has been given by the organization, but Payton’s recent press conferences have taken on a notably defensive tone, with the coach deflecting blame and referencing “things outside of my control.”
If the rumors prove true, it would mark the Broncos’ fourth coaching change since 2017, raising bigger questions about long-term leadership and team culture.
For now, Denver waits — but the signs point to a dramatic shake-up on the horizon.
