Broncos assistant coach Nunnely retires
Denver Broncos defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely has retired after 36 years of coaching, including the last 17 in the NFL, the team announced.
Nunnely, 60, was replaced by Jay Rodgers, who has been a defensive assistant with the Broncos the past three seasons.
"It has been an absolute dream come true for me to coach for 36 years. I am so thankful for all the opportunities I have been given to have a positive impact on others through the game of football," Nunnely said in a statement. "This was not an easy decision, but it was the right one for me and my family. At this stage of my life, I want to devote more time to my wife, Velda, and the rest of our family.
Head coach John Fox said in a statement, "Wayne has been an outstanding teacher and mentor for so many players and coaches throughout his career. His passion for the game is something that I greatly admire, and it's one of the many reasons why he was so valued and respected as a coach."
