Denver Broncos extend Sean Payton with five‑year deal

The Denver Broncos have agreed to a new five-year contract with head coach Sean Payton, the team announced on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The deal extends Payton’s tenure with the franchise through the 2030 season, replacing a previous agreement that had two years remaining. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The extension signals a long-term commitment to Payton following a period of significant on-field improvement. Since being hired in 2023, Payton has overseen a dramatic turnaround for a franchise that had not reached the playoffs since the 2015 season. The Broncos posted an 8-9 record in his first year before making a major roster shift, absorbing a then-record $85 million in dead salary cap money to release quarterback Russell Wilson.

Under Payton’s leadership, the team earned a playoff berth in the 2024 season with a 10-7 record and a Wild Card appearance. The Broncos then secured the AFC’s No. 1 seed in the 2025 season after a 14-3 regular-season finish, the second-best record in franchise history. Denver’s postseason run ended in the AFC Championship Game, where they fell to the New England Patriots after rookie quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle in the divisional...