The Denver Broncos will hire a new general manager who will be in charge of the personnel and athletic 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 in my playing days, I have always tried to do everything I can to help Broncos win and improve,” Elway said in a statement. “As part of the transition we have been considering for a long time, we have made the decision to take on a higher role and hire a general manager to guide our sports and personal staff.
“Although I will continue to be president of sports operations in 2021, the general manager will have the last word on the project, the free agency and our list. 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 staff, was given the opportunity to interview for the position of general manager, but decided to retire and spend time with his family, according to Broncos.
Elway, 60, has been the leader of Broncos sports operations since 2011 and helped the team win five AFC West titles and reach two Super Bowls. In any case, the team has not been in the playoffs since winning the Super Bowl 50.
Broncos joins Washington, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Houston, Detroit and Carolina as one of the teams looking for a new general manager.