Sean Payton’s adding the finishing touches to the Denver Broncos‘ coaching staff.
The latest addition is former NFL linebacker Zaviar Gooden, according to KPRC-TV’s Aaron Wilson. Gooden, 35, previously worked as an “assistant development coach” for the LSU Tigers.
Gooden was picked by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft out of Missouri. After two seasons in Tennessee, he spent time with the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals. The linebacker totaled 43 tackles in 32 career games.
After hanging up his cleats, Gooden held strength and conditioning roles at SMU and Notre Dame, followed by stints at CRA-Z Sports Training and D1 Sports Training in Texas. He then worked as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Southern Cal before landing at LSU.
Gooden’s title with the Broncos is not yet known.
Broncos coaching staff changes
- OC: Davis Webb (replaced Joe Lombardi — fired)
- PGC: John Morton (replaced Zack Grossi; joined Ravens)
- QBs: Logan Kilgore (replaced Webb — promoted)
- WRs: Ronald Curry (replaced Keary Colbert — fired)
- Offensive assistant: Kyle Kempt (new hire)
- DPGC: Robert Livingston (replaced Jim Leonhard; joined Bills)
- DBs: Doug Belk (new hire)
- CBs: Open (Addison Lynch — fired)
- TBD: Zaviar Gooden (new hire)
- Senior assistant: Open (Pete Carmichael joined Bills)
Payton indicated that the NFL combine last month that his staff was “close” to being finalized. “As soon as we have it, we’ll let you guys know,” he said.
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