The Denver Broncos will hire a new general manager who will be in charge of the personnel and sports departments, the team said.
The new general manager and coach Vic Fangio will report to John Elway, who will remain as president of sports operations.
“Working in this role for the last 10 years and since my days as a player, I have always tried to do everything I can to help the Broncos win and improve,” Elway said in a statement. “As part of the transition I have long considered, I made the decision to take on a higher role and hire a general manager to guide our staff and sports staff.
“Although I will continue to be president of sports operations in 2021, the general manager will have the final say in the draft, free agency and our roster. This person will have the power to make all sports decisions in a joint effort with Vic.” , he added.
Matt Russell, vice president of sports personnel, was offered the opportunity to interview him for the position of general manager, but decided to retire and spend time with his family, according to the Broncos.
Elway, 60, has been the Broncos ’sports operations leader since 2011 and helped the team win five AFC West titles and reach two Super Bowls. Either way, the team hasn’t gone to the Playoffs since winning the Super Bowl 50.
The Broncos join Washington, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Houston, Detroit and Carolina as one of the teams looking for a new general manager.