Former Broncos head coach Vic Fangio open to return, ‘probably as a coordinator’ – NFL.com

Digital Content Editor
With more than 30 seasons in the NFL, Vic Fangio is taking 2022 off, but he’s open for a future return if the right opportunity presents itself.
“We’ll see where things stand and develop and what’s available to see if I’m a good match for somebody,” Fangio told the St. Paul Pioneer Press’ Chris Tomasson, “but it’s definitely a possibility, probably as a coordinator.”
The 63-year-old Fangio’s first and so-far only head coaching job came to an end this January when he was fired after three seasons with the Denver Broncos. Fangio was 19-30 in his Broncos run, failing to get Denver into the playoffs.
However, his defenses were still impressive. Aside from a woeful 5-11 2020 campaign, Fangio’s defenses finished in the top 10 in points allowed. In his final year, Denver’s defense was No. 3 in the NFL in points allowed and No. 8 in yards.
Having taken the Broncos job on the heels of being voted AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year for his DC work with the Chicago Bears in 2018, Fangio indicating he’d take a coordinator job should be welcome news to head coaches and general managers.
Fangio previously coached with the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and the aforementioned Bears and Broncos.
His track record as a DC and linebackers coach is exceptional and a return looks as though it could be in store.
NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and prime-time regular-season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand and more! Wherever you are, this is how you football! Learn more about NFL+.
Kayvon Thibodeaux’s second preseason game ended prematurely Sunday night due to injury. The Giants rookie was ruled out after suffering a knee injury early in the second quarter against the Bengals.
Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari participated in individual drills Sunday after being removed from the physically unable to perform list. The two-time All-Pro missed all but 27 snaps of the 2021 season.
The Cardinals will be without J.J. Watt when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night after the veteran defensive end tested positive for COVID-19. Arizona added that Watt will also not travel with the team to Tennessee for next Saturday’s preseason finale.
Gardner Minshew led Philadelphia’s backups on two touchdown drives, while Joshua Dobbs secured the Browns’ backup QB role behind Jacoby Brissett. Read what else we learned from Sunday’s preseason action.
Bucs QB Tom Brady is expected to return to the team on Monday following an absence from training camp for personal reasons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.
Buccaneers G Aaron Stinnie suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Saturday night’s preseason defeat to the Tennessee Titans, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Find out what other news NFL.com is tracking from today’s games.
It might sound a little too good to be true, but Kenny Pickett could have a legitimate chance to win the starting job in Pittsburgh. Just don’t tell that to Mike Tomlin.
Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith ended his hold-in Saturday by participating in his first practice since training camp began. Smith now plans to play out the remainder of his contract.
The Lions put their two-minute work from “Hard Knocks” into action during a close victory over the Colts, and the Bills displayed the ability to score at will under new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey.
Matt Corral’s rough preseason appears to have reached a premature finish due to a Lisfranc injury suffered in Friday night’s loss to the New England Patriots, coach Matt Rhule told reporters Saturday. The injury will like end the rookie’s season.
After providing a highlight-reel TD catch in Week 2 of the preseason, Nico Collins is showing promise as the Texans’ big-play receiver.
Bills LB Von Miller told NFL Network’s James Palmer on Saturday that he would not play in Saturday’s preseason home game versus the Broncos. Find out what other news NFL.com is tracking from today’s games.
You won’t want to miss a moment of the 2022 season!
NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE!
© 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC.

source