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AFC West news: Sean Payton hired as Broncos’ new head coach

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Last year, the AFC West saw high-profile players Davante Adams, Russell Wilson and Khalil Mack join the division. This year, the division is in the middle of a major transaction again, this time on the coaching side.

The Denver Broncos made a huge splash Tuesday afternoon when they hired Super Bowl-winning coach Sean Payton as their head coach. Because Payton, who sat out last year, was still under contract with the New Orleans Saints, the Broncos had to send the Saints trade compensation. As part of the deal, New Orleans gets a first-round pick this year (No.