First and Orange · Feb 11, 2023
Former Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer dies at 79
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer cheers on his defense as they practice in the snowfall at the team’s headquarters in Denver, on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. The Broncos will host the Steelers in the AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006.Former Denver Broncos defensive coach Larry Coyer died Friday, his family announced in a statement. He was 79.
Coyer spent 2000-02 as a linebackers coach for Mike Shanahan and then served as the Broncos’ defensive coordinator from 2003-06. The Broncos made the postseason four times in Coyer’s seven seasons with the franchise.
