John Elway Steps Down As Broncos' General Manager

DENVER, CO — John Elway will step down as the Broncos' general manager but remain president of football operations, he announced Monday. Elway is set hire a new general manager.

"Working in this role for the last 10 years and going back to my playing days, I've always tried to do everything I can to help the Broncos win and get better," Elway said in a statement.

"As part of a transition I've thought about for a long time, I have made the decision to step up into an elevated role and hire a general manager to lead our personnel and football staff.

"While I'll continue to be President of Football Operations in 2021, the GM will have final say on the draft, free agency and our roster. This person will be empowered to make all football decisions, working in partnership with Vic.

"I will be there to support our GM and Vic, providing my perspective, helping with the big decisions and being a sounding board whenever needed. With all that goes into the day-to-day responsibilities of a GM and how the job has grown, this structure will set us up for success and allow me to focus on the big picture."

"This is a great place with all the resources to win. We have a lot of good people on the football side, and I'll be there for them in any way possible.

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The new general manager and Head Coach Vic Fangio will report to Elway, he said.

"The relationship between the GM and Head Coach is very important — Vic is going to be involved in this hiring process. We'll cast a wide net, and I will start the search immediately with input from Vic and Joe [Ellis].

"I'm excited to begin this chapter and find the next general manager of the Denver Broncos."

Elway has been the team's general manager since 2011.