The Denver Broncos and Sean Payton have agreed to a new five-year contract, the team announced Thursday.
ESPN first reported this.
“Sean Payton has led an impressive turnaround over the past three seasons and has created a winning culture with high expectations,” team owner Greg Penner said in a statement released by the team. “I appreciate the close partnership he shares with George Paton as well as the unity and stability of our football operations.”
“We are thrilled for Sean to continue to lead our team as head coach and build on our progress at such an exciting time for the Broncos.”
Payton has served as the club’s head coach for the past three seasons and has overseen Denver’s return to play as the Broncos have gone 32-19 with a recent trip to the AFC Championship game under his leadership.
Payton’s deal keeps Denver’s board intact through 2030, as the team also signed general manager George Paton to a five-year deal in May.
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