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Patriots' Dave Ziegler withdraws from Broncos' GM search

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Jan 10, 2021 3:47 PM ET

One name can officially be scratched off the list of candidates running for the Denver Broncos open general manager position.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, New England Patriots assistant director of player personnel Dave Ziegler has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Broncos job.

A potential replacement in New England for Nick Caserio, Dave Ziegler stays and the #Patriots keep one of their best executives home. https://t.co/DYiyETPZ1P
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 10, 2021

Ziegler met with the Broncos on Saturday. His decision to remain with the Patriots likely stems from Nick Caserio's departure to the Houston Texans. Ziegler probably is in store for a promotion in New England.

The Broncos have also interviewed Chicago Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly and Minnesota Vikings assistant GM George Paton.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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