Denver Broncos Hire Darren Rizzi as Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator

Rizzi reunites with Sean Payton after six seasons with the Saints, including a stint as interim head coach in 2024.

Darren Rizzi, 54, has been named the Denver Broncos' assistant head coach and special teams coordinator under head coach Sean Payton.
Rizzi previously worked with Payton for three seasons during his six-year tenure as the New Orleans Saints' special teams coordinator.
In 2024, Rizzi served as the Saints' interim head coach, leading the team to a 3-5 record after Dennis Allen's dismissal.
The Broncos, who led the NFL in punt return average this season, aim to address key special teams issues, including recent high-profile mistakes.
Rizzi's NFL coaching career began in 2009 with the Miami Dolphins, where he spent a decade before joining the Saints.