# Belichick considered as interim Broncos coach to reach milestone

According to a report, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton explored the idea of temporarily stepping aside to allow Bill Belichick to serve as interim head coach. The plan would have let Belichick reach a career milestone while Payton was away. Though not enacted, it highlights the strategic thinking behind coaching transitions in the NFL.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/sean-payton-explored-plan-make-bill-belichick-broncos-temporary-head-coach-reach-milestone-report) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:50:11 -0400