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Denver Broncos hire former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi to run special teams

Darren Rizzi has been hired by the Denver Broncos as their special teams coordinator and assistant head coach, reuniting with Coach Sean Payton.
Before joining the Broncos, Rizzi served as the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints, where he had a record of 3-5.
Rizzi replaces Ben Kotwica, who was fired after the Broncos experienced significant special teams issues during the season.
In his time with the Saints, Rizzi's special teams units ranked second overall in 2023 and first in 2019, showcasing his experience in the field.

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Denver Broncos hire former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi to run special teams

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have hired former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their new special teams coordinator.

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Daily Camera

Broncos hire Darren Rizzi as special teams coordinator

It's official: Darren Rizzi is reuniting with Sean Payton.

8 days ago·Boulder, United States

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ESPN

Broncos hire Saints' Rizzi to coach special teams

The Broncos on Friday hired former Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi to be the new special teams coordinator/assistant head coach.

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profootballrumors.com

Broncos Hire Darren Rizzi As ST Coordinator

The Broncos are hiring Darren Rizzi as their special teams coordinator, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Rizzi will also take on the title of assistant head coach, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The move will reunite Rizzi with Sean Payton, who hired Rizzi for the same job in New Orleans in 2019. The pair coached together until Payton’s retirement after the 2021 season. Dennis Allen took over as the Saints’ h…

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Sportsnet

Broncos hire former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi to run special teams

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have hired former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their new special teams coordinator. Rizzi spent the last six seasons with the Saints, serving as special teams coordinator for both Broncos coach Sean Payton and Dennis Allen before taking over as interim head coach last season. He went 3-5 and interviewed for the full-time job that went instead to Kellen Moore, who was Philadelphia’s o…

8 days ago·Canada

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Field Level Media

Broncos hire Darren Rizzi as AHC, special teams coordinator

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton added a familiar face to his staff on Friday, hiring former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as assistant head coach and

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