Sean Payton To Become Broncos Head Coach, NFL Roundup

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Published on February 1 2023 6:07 am
Last Updated on February 1 2023 6:08 am

Sean Payton is set to become the next head coach for the Denver Broncos.

The New Orleans Saints and Broncos have finalized trade compensation for head coach Payton removing the final hurdle for Payton to become Denver's next head coach. 

The Saints will receive the Broncos’ 2023 first-round pick (No. 29 overall) and their 2024 second-round pick for Payton and the Saints’ 2024 third-round selection.

 

Ravens To Send Huntley To Pro Bowl

The Baltimore Ravens announced Tuesday that they're sending quarterback Tyler Huntley to the Pro Bowl.

Huntley was added to replace Josh Allen (elbow injury), becoming one of the most unlikely participants ever in the Pro Bowl.

Huntley threw two touchdown passes this season, the fewest by far for a quarterback selected to the Pro Bowl since the 1970 merger. The previous low was six touchdown passes by the Philadelphia Eagles’ Mike Boryla in 1975.

 

Texans Agree To Terms With Ryans

The Texans agreed to terms to hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Demeco Ryans as their new head coach Tuesday. The Texans and Ryans agreed to a six-year contract to become the franchise's sixth full-time coach.

 

Titans Replacing Grass Field

The Tennessee Titans are tearing up the grass field at Nissan Stadium and replacing it with a synthetic surface before the 2023 season. The Titans announced the change Tuesday.

The team, which already has started work, is making the change after reviewing injury rates and knowing how difficult it has been to grow grass at Nissan Stadium since it opened in 1999.

 

National Football League

Sunday, February 3 Schedule (Time Central)

Pro Bowl

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev.

AFC at NFC, 2 p.m.

 

Sunday, February 12 Schedule (Time Central)

State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.

Super Bowl LVII

Kansas City vs. Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m.