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Broncos hire former Washington State defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding as ILBs coach, sources say

Two weeks ago, when the Broncos and head coach Sean Payton announced a series of title changes and updates to the Broncos’ 2025 coaching staff, a noticeable hole still remained at linebacker — with quality-control coach Isaac Shewmaker temporarily covering two jobs in one.

On Friday, though, the Broncos continued to stabilize a staff that’s seen plenty of turnover this offseason. A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Denver Post that the Broncos are hiring longtime collegiate coordinator Jeff Schmedding as the club’s inside linebackers coach.

Schmedding most recently spent two seasons as Washington State’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.