Overview
- Local reporting from the Denver Post, echoed by Yahoo Sports, says Miami is hiring Upshaw, with ClutchPoints citing On3 on the same move.
- Sean Payton said at the NFL combine the Broncos expect to finalize their 2026 staff within a week, so official confirmation could follow soon.
- Upshaw joined Denver in 2023 after coaching stops at Astronaut High School, Savannah State, Benedict College, Georgia Southern and Tulane.
- He worked closely with running backs coach Lou Ayeni for three seasons and interviewed for Denver’s wide receivers coach opening before Ronald Curry was hired.
- Offensive assistant Kyle Kempt has been floated as a possible internal replacement as Denver continues staff reshaping that includes Davis Webb to offensive coordinator and John Morton to pass game coordinator.