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The Denver Broncos have thrived during the Sean Payton era. The coach has gone 32-19 across three seasons with the team, taking it as far as the AFC conference championship game.
Because of that, the team reportedly rewarded Payton with a new five-year extension, per ESPN.
The new deal will take Payton, 62, through the 2030 NFL season.
The financial details of Payton’s latest extension — including its total cost and his yearly salary — were not immediately available.
Payton has orchestrated quite the turnaround since joining the Broncos. When he was hired by the team in 2023, it was in the midst of a seven-year playoff drought. The 2023 Broncos made a push for the postseason with Russell Wilson under center, but ultimately fell short, finishing the year at 8-9.
Determined to improve, Payton made one major change that offseason. Wilson was pushed out in favor of rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who has shown plenty of progress in his first two years in the league.
While the Broncos’ most recent run of success — the team is 24-10 under Payton the past two seasons — has been built on defense, Nix has done enough offensively to push the team forward. If not for a devastating ankle injury in the divisional round, Nix might have led the Broncos to a Super Bowl appearance last season. Without him, the Broncos couldn’t put enough points on the board in the AFC championship, losing 10-7 to the New England Patriots.
With Nix on the mend, the Broncos have set their sights on the Super Bowl in 2026. The team boldly brought in another weapon for Nix, trading for Miami Dolphins wideout Jaylen Waddle. Early in his career, Waddle looked like a potential star player, but a declining Dolphins offense may have limited his upside in recent seasons. Payton and the Broncos apparently weren’t deterred by that, and believe Waddle can be a difference-maker with a change of scenery.
Over his career, Payton has proven he can build a winner. Prior to joining the Broncos, Payton led the New Orleans Saints to a 152-89 record over 15 seasons. The team made 11 playoff appearances over that stretch, winning the Super Bowl in Payton’s fourth year at the helm.
After three seasons with the Broncos, Payton has shown enough to stick around for the long-term. If his fourth year in Denver is anything like his fourth year with the Saints, the Broncos will look smart for working out a deal now. Payton’s price would presumably only go up if he can deliver a Super Bowl win in Denver next season.
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Because of that, the team reportedly rewarded Payton with a new five-year extension, per ESPN.
The new deal will take Payton, 62, through the 2030 NFL season.
The financial details of Payton’s latest extension — including its total cost and his yearly salary — were not immediately available.
Payton has orchestrated quite the turnaround since joining the Broncos. When he was hired by the team in 2023, it was in the midst of a seven-year playoff drought. The 2023 Broncos made a push for the postseason with Russell Wilson under center, but ultimately fell short, finishing the year at 8-9.
Determined to improve, Payton made one major change that offseason. Wilson was pushed out in favor of rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who has shown plenty of progress in his first two years in the league.
While the Broncos’ most recent run of success — the team is 24-10 under Payton the past two seasons — has been built on defense, Nix has done enough offensively to push the team forward. If not for a devastating ankle injury in the divisional round, Nix might have led the Broncos to a Super Bowl appearance last season. Without him, the Broncos couldn’t put enough points on the board in the AFC championship, losing 10-7 to the New England Patriots.
With Nix on the mend, the Broncos have set their sights on the Super Bowl in 2026. The team boldly brought in another weapon for Nix, trading for Miami Dolphins wideout Jaylen Waddle. Early in his career, Waddle looked like a potential star player, but a declining Dolphins offense may have limited his upside in recent seasons. Payton and the Broncos apparently weren’t deterred by that, and believe Waddle can be a difference-maker with a change of scenery.
Over his career, Payton has proven he can build a winner. Prior to joining the Broncos, Payton led the New Orleans Saints to a 152-89 record over 15 seasons. The team made 11 playoff appearances over that stretch, winning the Super Bowl in Payton’s fourth year at the helm.
After three seasons with the Broncos, Payton has shown enough to stick around for the long-term. If his fourth year in Denver is anything like his fourth year with the Saints, the Broncos will look smart for working out a deal now. Payton’s price would presumably only go up if he can deliver a Super Bowl win in Denver next season.
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