The New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos agreed on a deal to send Sean Payton to the Broncos, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Breaking: Saints and Broncos are finalizing compensation in return for Super Bowl-winning HC Sean Payton, sources tell ESPN. This clears the way for Payton to sign with the Broncos to become Denver’s next head coach.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2023
And so Payton is expected to head to Denver as its next HC. pic.twitter.com/HA4RAtE6P8
The Broncos are trading their 2023 first-round pick (29th overall) and their 2024 second-round pick. In exchange, the Saints will send Payton and their 2024 third-round pick to Denver.
This makes a path for Denver to sign a deal with Payton to make him their next head coach.
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