Broncos' Payton Relinquishes Playcalling to Webb

Indianapolis, Indiana - Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine that he is relinquishing primary playcalling duties to his newly promoted offensive coordinator, Davis Webb, for the 2026 season.

The decision marks a shift for Payton, who has handled offensive playcalling throughout his 18-year head coaching career since joining the New Orleans Saints in 2006. He briefly delegated the role once before, to assistant Pete Carmichael, after fracturing his leg and watching games from the coaching box. Payton, 62, emphasized that the move aims to benefit the team, stating he would only step back if confident in the change. "He's extremely talented," Payton said of Webb. "With regards to playcalling, I think he'll be really good at it. I would only do that if I felt like it would help our team."

Webb, 31, rose quickly through the Broncos' ranks after joining as quarterbacks coach in 2023, following a six-year NFL playing career as a backup with the New York Giants, Jets and Buffalo Bills. Last season, his title expanded to include passing game coordinator. He interviewed for head coaching positions with the Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens...