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Payton & Zimmer: Coaching reunion in Denver?
24 Feb
Summary
- Broncos met with Mike Zimmer about a coaching position.
- Zimmer and Payton worked together on the Cowboys staff.
- Mutual interest exists to make a coaching move happen.

Sean Payton and Mike Zimmer, who shared a coaching staff in Dallas over 20 years ago, are reportedly in discussions for a potential collaboration with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos recently met with Zimmer to explore a senior coaching assistant position on Payton's staff. While no immediate announcement is expected, there appears to be mutual interest in forming a coaching partnership.
Their prior working relationship dates back to the early 2000s when Zimmer served as defensive coordinator and Payton held roles as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach for the Cowboys. Following their time in Dallas, both coaches embarked on significant head coaching careers, with Zimmer leading the Minnesota Vikings and Payton heading the New Orleans Saints.
Zimmer's most recent NFL engagement involved a return to the Dallas defense in 2024, concluding his tenure with the Vikings after the 2021 season. This potential move to Denver signifies a possible new chapter where these experienced coaches could work together once again.




