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Broncos Add Ex-Lions OC John Morton as Postseason Consultant Before Bills Game

Sean Payton turns to a familiar assistant to sharpen situational planning in a compressed playoff week.

Overview

  • ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that John Morton joined Denver this week as a postseason consultant ahead of the AFC Divisional Round against the Bills.
  • Morton previously worked with Sean Payton and served as the Broncos' passing game coordinator in 2023 and 2024.
  • He was hired as the Lions' offensive coordinator for 2025 and was fired by head coach Dan Campbell on January 6, clearing the way for his availability.
  • Reporting indicates his assignment centers on situational sequencing, red-zone decision-making, and studying opponent tendencies for the playoff run.
  • The move comes on the eve of a rematch with Buffalo, with Denver entering as the AFC's No. 1 seed after a first-round bye.