The first domino in the NFL coaching carousel has fallen. The Denver Broncos have hired Nathaniel Hackett to be their next head coach, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
The #Broncos are finalizing a deal with #Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett to make him their new head coach, per sources.
Contract talks heated up Wednesday night. The #Jaguars planned to interview Hackett again today. Instead, Denver lands its top choice.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 27, 2022By all reports, Hackett was a finalist for the head coaching position and was scheduled to have his second interview today (via Adam Schefter) but the Broncos stepped in and decided to make an offer before that could happen.