What happened: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has officially designated offensive coordinator Davis Webb as the team's primary play-caller for the 2026 season. The structural shift comes as quarterback Bo Nix enters the final phase of recovery from a fractured right ankle sustained during the 2025 postseason.
Why it matters: By handing over the headset, Payton moves into a "CEO" role to oversee a high-tempo offensive reset intended to accelerate Nix’s development. Following a 14-3 campaign in 2025, the Bo Nix-led offense aims to integrate new weapons like Jaylen Waddle under Webb’s experimental approach.
By the numbers: 2025 Record: 14-3. Bo Nix 2026 Injury: Fractured right ankle (Jan. 2026). Mandatory Minicamp: June 16-18, 2026.
What to watch: The Broncos begin mandatory minicamp on June 16, where Nix is expected to participate in full team drills for the first time since his injury.