Todd Davis returns to Broncos as a defensive quality control coach
One day after parting ways with a linebacker-turned-coach, the Denver Broncos are hiring another former linebacker as a coach.
The Broncos are hiring Todd Davis as a defensive quality control coach, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports first reported on Thursday. Davis, who has worked for DNVR as a commentator since 2023, was one of Denver's coaching interns at training camp last summer.
Davis, 32, is now leaving DNVR for a full-time DQC position on Sean Payton's staff, working under defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. Davis spent time playing under Payton with the New Orleans Saints in 2014 before later landing with the Broncos.
The Good news: The Broncos got a heck of a coach in @BamBamDavis51 The Bad news: He has to leave DNVR 😔 pic.twitter.com/tgJe6i163i
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) March 6, 2025
Davis spent six years in Denver, totaling 467 tackles, 13 pass breakups, 11 quarterback hits, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one interception returned 20 yards for a touchdown. He was a special teams player and rotational linebacker when the team won Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season.
Davis spent time with the Minnesota Vikings (2020) and New York Giants (2021) at the end of his career before hanging up his cleats. He now returns to the Broncos, this time as a coach.
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