Denver Broncos extend Sean Payton's contract through 2030 after AFC Championship appearance
The Denver Broncos signed head coach Sean Payton to a new five-year contract on Thursday, extending his tenure through 2030. Payton has compiled a 32-19 record over three seasons and led the Broncos to the AFC Championship game in 2025, where they lost to the New England Patriots. The extension reflects the team's confidence in Payton's turnaround of the franchise and aligns with the recent long-term commitment to general manager George Paton.
The Denver Broncos announced Thursday that they have signed head coach Sean Payton to a five-year contract extension through 2030, replacing his previous deal that had two years remaining. Payton, acquired via trade from the New Orleans Saints in 2023, has led the Broncos to a 32-19 record over three seasons, including a 14-3 mark in 2025 that culminated in an AFC Championship game loss to the New England Patriots. The Broncos' defensive ranking improved from 29th in Payton's first season to 2nd in 2025, while offensive rankings also showed improvement. Broncos owner Greg Penner praised Payton's leadership and partnership with general manager George Paton, who was also signed to a contract through 2030 last month. Payton's 184 regular-season wins rank 13th in NFL history and second among active coaches.
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Denver Broncos sign coach Sean Payton to five-year contract
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