Payton Steps Back as Broncos Shift Offense | Denver Broncos News

Sean Payton is handing play-calling duties to new offensive coordinator Davis Webb for the 2026 season, marking a major shift after firing longtime OC Joe Lombardi. Webb, a sought-after coach this offseason, now carries the burden of leading Denver’s offense — especially with star addition Jaylen Waddle — while Payton may still step back in for at least one game if things go south, per analyst Gilbert Manzano. This move could signal Webb’s future as a head coach — or his exit — depending on how well he adapts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-writer-interesting-play-calling-181104170.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/782d3a7c3cdfce0d Report issues to [email protected].