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NFL teams attempting to poach 4 coaches from Broncos
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Just like last year, members of Sean Payton's coaching staff are drawing interest from other clubs .
The New York Jets announced last week that they completed a virtual interview with Denver Broncos defensive backs coach Jim Leonhard for their defensive coordinator opening. Leonhard also had an interview with the Dallas Cowboys , and more interviews are likely on the way following the AFC Championship game.
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Meanwhile, " multiple teams " want to schedule second, in-person interviews with Denver quarterbacks coach Davis Webb for their head coach openings, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. This week, Webb is focused on preparing Jarrett Stidham to start in the AFC title game. He'll be available for interviews next week, even if the Broncos advance to the Super Bowl (there's a two-week window between conference title games and the Super Bowl).
Elsewhere, Denver special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi is expected to interview for the Baltimore Ravens ' head coach opening, according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis . Rizzi was also a candidate for the New York Giants ' job (which has since been filled ).
And last, but certainly not least, Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is a candidate for multiple head coach openings . If Joseph leaves Denver for a head coach job elsewhere, the Broncos will receive a third-round compensatory draft pick in 2026 and another third-round pick in 2027 as part of the NFL's Rooney Rule that rewards teams for developing minority coaches and executives.
Broncos coaches drawing interest
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DBs coach Jim Leonhard: DC jobs
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QBs coach Davis Webb: HC jobs
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ST coach Darren Rizzi: HC jobs
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DC Vance Joseph: HC jobs
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Payton lost three coaches to promotions with other clubs last offseason. Judging by the demand, that trend might continue in 2026.
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