Sean Payton's sideline won't look the same in 2026. Following the 2025 season, Payton fired former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. A few days later, the Buffalo Bills poached Broncos senior offensive assistant Pete Carmichael, hiring him as their new offensive coordinator.

Sean Payton faces backlash after the AFC title loss as criticism grows over his actions, Lombardi’s firing, and comments involving Bo Nix.

"I think he's handling it like a pro," Sean Payton said of Bo Nix's ankle recovery.

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton had some issues dealing with the Broncos, and Payton let the football world know about it in some fairly obvious ways. One was to fire three of his coaches, offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi,

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi this week. Lombardi has coached alongside Payton for 12 seasons during his NFL career.

The Denver Broncos face new trouble as assistant coach Jim Leonhard leaves for the Bills amid tension between Sean Payton and Bo Nix.

Sean Payton's comments (and the Broncos' actions) hint that wide receiver upgrades could be on the way.