US EditionBroncos Fire Oc Joe Lombardi, 2 Other Assistant Coaches
Sean Payton replaced Joe Lombardi after offensive struggles including just seven points in AFC title game, aiming to boost running game and overall consistency, Broncos said.
- On Tuesday, the Denver Broncos fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, with Denver7 and The Denver Post confirming the parting.
- Two days after the AFC Championship loss, the Broncos fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi after managing just seven points and 181 yards with Jarrett Stidham replacing Bo Nix.
- A longtime Payton associate, Joe Lombardi served as the Broncos' offensive coordinator since 2023, having worked with Sean Payton in New Orleans and previously with the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions; on game days, he operated from the coaches' booth and headset.
- Amid outside interest in Webb, the Broncos made a swift change to their offensive hierarchy, possibly promoting Davis Webb to retain him despite Sean Payton remaining the gameday playcaller.
- Season-Long offensive inconsistency contrasted with a top-tier defense that helped the Denver Broncos finish 10th in total offense and 14th in scoring at 23.6 ppg, with a 14-3 record and 11-2 in one-score games.
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The Cañon City Daily RecordBroncos’ Sean Payton fires OC Joe Lombardi, two other assistants
DENVER — Two days after a grueling loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC title game, Sean Payton is shaking up his coaching staff, including a major move on the offensive side
Broncos fire offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi after missing Super Bowl
The Broncos are making a big change to their staff after barely missing out on the Super Bowl. Denver has fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, NFL Network first reported Tuesday evening.
Reports: Broncos fire OC Joe Lombardi
The Denver Broncos fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi on Tuesday, according to multiple media reports. The move happened just two days after the Broncos managed just seven points while coming up short in the AFC Championship Game. Lombardi, 54, who previously worked for Sean Payton in New Orleans, joined the Broncos head coach in Denver prior to the 2023 season. In 2025, the Broncos finished the regular season 10th among NFL teams in to…
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