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The Denver Broncos announced the appointment of Jerry Rosberg as interim head coach on Monday after Nathaniel Hackett was fired.
In Hackett’s first season as NFL head coach, he was fired the day after the struggling Broncos were beaten 51-14 by the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day. Under his leadership, the Broncos’ record was 4 wins and 11 losses.
In a statement, owner Greg Penner said: “On behalf of our owners and organization, I would like to thank Nathaniel Hackett for his dedication as head coach of the Denver Broncos. We sincerely appreciate Nathaniel’s efforts, And wish him and his family all the best for the future.”
Penner said the change was made “out of respect for all involved” and that the search for a new head coach would begin immediately.
“We recognize and appreciate the championship history of this organization and we know we fall short of that standard. Our fans deserve better and I can’t say enough about their loyalty during such a challenging time for our team. Too much,” Penner continued.
“Going forward, we will carefully evaluate all aspects of our football operations and make any necessary changes to restore this franchise’s winning tradition.”
Rosberg, meanwhile, will be in charge. The 67-year-old was hired by the Broncos as a senior assistant in September.
He has 40 years of coaching experience, having spent 11 years as the special teams coordinator/associate head coach with the Ravens before joining the Broncos.