Field Level Media
28 Jan 2026, 04:49 GMT+10
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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 total offense (342.6 yards per game) and 14th in scoring offense (23.6 ppg).
After starting quarterback Bo Nix fractured his ankle late in the divisional round win over the Buffalo Bills -- knocking him out for the rest of the season -- the Broncos posted a season-low 181 yards in the AFC title game with backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham leading the offense in his first NFL start since the 2023 season.
Lombardi, the grandson of Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi, also has worked as offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers (2021-22) and Detroit Lions (2014-15) in addition to his stints on Payton's staff in New Orleans and Denver.
With Denver's passing-game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Davis Webb a rising star reportedly in the mix to be the Las Vegas Raiders' next coach, Lombardi's dismissal could be a precursor to Payton attempting to retain Webb on his staff by promoting him.
--Field Level Media
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