March 15, 2026, 7:01 a.m. MT
The Denver Broncos have added yet another former quarterback to their coaching staff.
When Sean Payton announced his 2026 coaching staff last week, among the promotions was offensive quality control coach J.D. Johnson. He was a three-star prospect out of Pinnacle High School (Phoenix) in 2019 who initially committed to Michigan before being forced to retire from playing with a heart issue.
After hanging up his cleats, Johnson took a student assistant job with the Wolverines that included coaching up the school’s QBs. Following his stint at Michigan, Johnson served as a scouting assistant in Denver last year, according to the Denver Post. He’s now been promoted to an OQC position.
The Broncos have five former QBs on staff as Johnson joins head coach Sean Payton (Eastern Illinois), offensive coordinator Davis Webb (California), quarterbacks coach Logan Kilgore (Middle Tennessee State) and fellow OQC coach Kyle Kempt (Iowa State).
Broncos coaching staffHead coach: Sean PaytonAssistant to the head coach: Paul KellyOFFENSE:Offensive coordinator: Davis WebbOffensive run game coordinator/Asst. HC: Zach StriefOffensive pass game coordinator: John MortonOffensive line: Chris MorganRunning backs: Lou AyeniWide receivers: Ronald CurryTight end: Austin KingQuarterbacks: Logan KilgoreDirector of game management/Asst. QBs: Evan RothsteinOffensive quality control: Kyle KemptOffensive quality control: JD JohnsonOffensive quality control: Willie SneadDEFENSE:Defensive coordinator: Vance JosephSenior defensive assistant: Joe VittDefensive pass game coordinator: Robert LivingstonDefensive line: Jamar CainDefensive backs: Doug BelkInside linebackers: Jeff SchmeddingOutside linebackers: Isaac ShewmakerDefensive quality control: Brian NiedermeyerDefensive quality control: Todd DavisSPECIAL TEAMS:Special teams coordinator/Asst. HC: Darren RizziAssistant special teams: Marwan MaaloufSpecial teams quality control: Zach LineNeed a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
Denver’s 2026 coaching staff now appears to be set.
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