Joseph’s candidacy drew interest from several franchises, including the Raiders, Cardinals, Giants, Ravens, and Titans. With the Arizona and Las Vegas openings filled this morning, his future in Denver is now settled and aligned with the league-wide completions.
For Denver, the decision preserves crucial continuity on both sides of the ball. The Broncos had already seen defensive assistant Jim Leonhard depart earlier in the offseason, but keeping Joseph and quarterbacks coach Davis Webb helps maintain the team’s defensive identity and offensive framework.
The 2025 Broncos defense reinforced Joseph’s high market value, finishing among the NFL’s elite units. They ranked in the top five in points allowed, yards allowed, and red-zone touchdown rate, surrendering just 18.5 points per game and leading in opponent yards per play.
The pass rush anchored the unit, totaling 68 regular-season sacks (76 including the playoffs), led by breakout seasons from Nik Bonitto (14 sacks) and Jonathon Cooper (8 sacks). Denver’s 3-4 front relied on disguised pressures and frequent movement to create one-on-one matchups rather than heavy blitzing.
Behind the pressure, a secondary led by reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II helped the unit stay aggressive, ranking near the top in third-down efficiency, red-zone stops, and touchdowns allowed per game, contributing to a 14-3 regular season. With Joseph staying in place, Denver enters 2026 with its defensive identity fully intact.
