Darren Rizzi: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 1

NFL makes official 1st down measurement change for 2025 season

The NFL is looking at possible changes to several league rules this offseason. One rule is getting an official change. The league is replacing the method for measuring first downs in the NFL.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Broncos Announce Several Coaching Staff Additions/Title Adjustments

The Denver Broncos announced several adjustments to their coaching staff on Thursday. New hires include: Darren Rizzi (Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / March 6

Broncos announce new additions, title changes to coaching staff

Broncos head coach Sean Payton's staff for the 2025 season has been finalized. There will be eight new coaches in Denver, including special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi.

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Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Ex Browns Coach Makes Return to NFL with AFC Rival

Former Cleveland Browns assistant coach Marwan Maalouf has returned to the league with an AFC Rival. After returning last season after three-plus years out of the league, he's been hired by the Denver Broncos as their new assistant special teams coach as reported by Mike Klis of 9News.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

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Baltimore Ravens News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Ex Ravens Coach Finds New Home With AFC Rival

Former Baltimore Ravens assistant coach Marwan Maalouf will be roaming a new sideline next season, as he's been hired by the Denver Broncos as their new assistant special teams coach as reported by Mike Klis of 9News.

NFL Draft News

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NFL executive seems to send strong response to Sanders predraft takedowns

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 22

Broncos Announce Hiring of Special Teams Assistant

Newly hired Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi wasted no time assembling his special teams coaching staff, starting with Marwan Maalouf as Denver’s assistant special teams coach.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / February 19

New Orleans Saints find their Darren Rizzi replacement, and they didn't have to look very far at all

Kellen Moore continues to put together his first staff as an NFL head coach. His latest decision is a smart one, keeping a notable name in-house for New Orleans after the departure of Darren Rizzi.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / February 19

Analyzing Why Some Broncos Fans are Concerned with the Darren Rizzi Hire

With the hiring of special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi , Sean Payton has brought yet another former New Orleans Saints assistant to the Denver Broncos .

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / February 15

Rizzi Lands New (and Expected) Position

Longtime Miami Dolphins special teams coach Darren Rizzi will end up coaching in 2025 where probably should have been expected. The Denver Broncos announced Friday they had hired Rizzi as their new special teams coordinator/assistant head coach, reuniting him with former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / February 14

Broncos hire Darren Rizzi as AHC, special teams coordinator

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton added a familiar face to his staff on Friday, hiring former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi lands new job

Former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi has landed a new job.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 14

Former Saints coach reunites with Sean Payton on Broncos staff

The Broncos are hiring Darren Rizzi as their special teams coordinator, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Broncos shouldn't trade for 49ers star WR Deebo Samuel

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Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 14

Broncos Officially Hiring Darren Rizzi As STs Coordinator

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Broncos are officially hiring former Saints ST coordinator and interim HC Darren Rizzi as ST coordinator. Rizzi was a candidate for the Saints HC job before it went to Kellen Moore.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / February 3

Darren Rizzi's Saints Future Reportedly 'On Hold' Amid Broncos Rumors

Darren Rizzi's future in New Orleans remains unclear -- but the writing appears to be on the wall. Multiple reports last weekend indicated Rizzi likely will reunite with Sean Payton and become the Denver Broncos' next special teams coordinator.

New Orleans Saints News / The Spun / February 1

Saints Interim Coach Darren Rizzi Expected To Land New NFL Job

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi is set to land with an AFC team for the 2025 season. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Rizzi is expected

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 31

Former Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi 'likely' to take new job elsewhere

While this marks a failure to return to New Orleans as head coach, it will be a reunion of sorts for Rizzi.

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 28

Broncos are interested in bringing in former interim Saints HC

Mickey Loomis has been linked to wanting to tie his to-be-determined next HC to some of Dennis Allen‘s contracted assistants, but Mike McCarthy may not see eye-to-eye with that approach.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23

Bears Not Expected To Hire Darren Rizzi, Keeping ST Coordinator Richard Hightower

With the hiring of former Lions OC Ben Johnson as HC, the Bears are in the early stages of filling out their coaching staff. There were rumblings that Chicago was pursuing Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi for their ST coordinator position, but Mike Klis of 9News reports the pairing is not expected to happen.

New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Alvin Kamara makes public endorsement for Saints head coach

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Report: Mike Kafka, Anthony Weaver get 2nd interviews with Saints

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21

Broncos, other teams interested in Darren Rizzi for ST coordinator

Darren Rizzi does not appear to be on track to land one of the remaining head coaching positions in this year’s hiring cycle. The Saints’ special teams coordinator is nevertheless an in-demand staffer at the moment.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20

Bears ‘Heavily Pursuing’ Darren Rizzi For STs Coordinator

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Bears are “heavily pursuing” former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their special teams coach under new HC Ben Johnson. Schefter mentioned that Rizzi has interest from over a half-dozen teams but if he doesn’t land a head coaching job, then Chicago is his potential landing spot.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18

Broncos fire coach days after season ends

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 17

Saints Complete In-Person Interview With Darren Rizzi For Head Coach Opening

The Saints announced on Friday afternoon that they've completed an in-person interview with Darren Rizzi for their head coach opening. Rizzi was one of several candidates that New Orleans is expected to talk to this weekend.

New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Darren Rizzi interviews for head-coaching job with another NFL team

It may not necessarily be the New Orleans Saints or bust for Darren Rizzi.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7

Jets Request To Interview Saints Interim HC Darren Rizzi

Jordan Schultz reports that the Jets have requested to interview Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi for their head coaching vacancy. Rizzi, 54, began his coaching career at Colgate back in 1993.