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Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Broncos announce more firings after falling short of Super Bowl

Broncos Country is going through some sweeping changes heading into next season. The Denver Broncos announced Tuesday that the team was firing offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, wide receivers coach Keary Colbert, and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

AFC Notes: Mike McDaniel, Jarrett Stidham, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs

Broncos Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham was heading into the game against his former team with confidence and felt that the locker room had done their best to rally around him after the injury to QB Bo Nix.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

Broncos Officially Part Ways With Three Assistant Coaches

The Denver Broncos announced they officially parted ways with OC Joe Lombardi, WRs coach Keary Colbert, and CBs coach Addison Lynch. It is an interesting move from the Broncos to part with Lombardi, given that HC Sean Payton clearly runs the team’s offense.

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Denver Broncos News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

Denver Broncos Fire Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi

Less than 48 hours after watching their Super Bowl dreams die in the snow against the New England Patriots, the Broncos made the call that many saw coming, but few envied: Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi has been relieved of his duties.

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Vince Lombardi News / Field Level Media / January 27

Reports: Broncos fire OC Joe Lombardi

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.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Broncos rumors: Joe Lombardi firing ‘related’ to Davis Webb HC interest from Raiders

The Denver Broncos lost 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday. Without Bo Nix at quarterback and with a snowstorm blowing in during the second half, the Denver offense struggled.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 27

Report: Broncos Fire Coordinator After Bitter Playoff Loss

The Denver Broncos have made a major change to Sean Payton's coaching staff following Sunday's 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.

Denver Broncos News / Total Pro Sports / January 27

Denver Broncos Fire Coach In Shocking Move Just Days After AFC Championship Loss

The Denver Broncos are moving on from offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi in a stunning turn of events. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Broncos have fired Joe Lombardi.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Broncos fire coach days after AFC Championship Game loss

The Denver Broncos saw their playoff run come to a crushing end with a 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Empower Field in Denver, Colo.

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Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / January 27

Broncos’ Sean Payton: Bo Nix predisposed to ankle injuries

According to coach Sean Payton, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a condition that left him "predisposed" to fracturing his ankle. At the Broncos' end-of-season press conferences Tuesday, Payton revealed that doctors made the discovery as Nix underwent an operation last week at Andres Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Alabama.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Broncos fire OC Joe Lombardi after AFC Championship loss

The Denver Broncos are still licking their wounds from a crushing AFC Championship Game loss to the New England Patriots, but the front office is already turning its head toward next season.

Davis Webb News / Yardbarker / January 27

Broncos should already have plan after unexpected OC move

The Denver Broncos created an unexpected opening this hiring cycle on Tuesday when the organization fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 27

Broncos Fire OC Joe Lombardi

A day after their season ended with a 10-7 loss to the Patriots in the AFC title game, the Broncos have fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

Broncos Fire Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Broncos have fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi on Tuesday. This is an interesting move from the Broncos, given that HC Sean Payton clearly runs the team’s offense.

Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Sean Payton had a warning for his highly touted assistant coach

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton does not want to see one of his coveted assistants leave for a division rival.

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Denver Broncos News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

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After losing in the AFC Championship, the Denver Broncos will enter a crucial offseason. With Bo Nix fracturing his ankle late in overtime against the Buffalo Bills the week prior, Denver entered the game against the New England Patriots with a ton of optimism, with Jarrett Stidham at the helm.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 27

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26

John Franklin-Myers, J.K. Dobbins, Alex Singleton Want To Re-Sign With Broncos

Although the Broncos endured some bad luck via the untimely Bo Nix injury, they took care of some key offseason matters early. Denver extended Courtland Sutton, Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto ahead of their contract years before agreeing on deals with Luke Wattenberg, Malcolm Roach and Wil Lutz in-season.