Vance Joseph’s second act in Denver is at hand.
The former Broncos head coach, fired following the 2018 season after an unsuccessful two-year run, is returning to the franchise to serve as Sean Payton’s defensive coordinator, multiple league sources confirmed to The Post on Thursday morning.
Joseph, 50, has spent the past four seasons serving as Arizona’s defensive coordinator after going 11-21 in two seasons as the Broncos’ head coach.
In Denver, he should have full authority over the defense given Payton’s offensive expertise and his experience running a defense.
Joseph succeeded Gary Kubiak after the 2016 season but lasted only two seasons as the franchise’s head coaching carousel tilted into high gear.