Sean Payton transitions play-calling duties to Davis Webb in Denver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has appointed offensive coordinator Davis Webb to handle play-calling responsibilities for the upcoming season. Payton, 62, maintains that the decision aims to provide his team with a competitive edge while allowing him to focus on broader game management and situational strategy. This change comes after a 14-3 campaign last year that resulted in a No. 1 seed for the Broncos. Payton remains involved in weekly preparation and specific game-planning despite relinquishing active in-game calling duties. The Broncos are scheduled to open their regular season on September 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick Mahomes is expected to return to the field for Kansas City following a season-ending knee injury sustained in December.
- •Davis Webb assumes full-time play-calling duties for the Denver Broncos.
- •Sean Payton shifts his focus toward broader game management and head coaching responsibilities.
- •The Broncos open their regular season September 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- •Patrick Mahomes is expected to return from a knee injury for the season opener.
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