Vance Joseph

Vance Joseph is currently the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos as of 2023. His journey in the NFL is marked by several key roles including defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals from 2019 to 2022 and head coach for the Denver Broncos from 2017 to 2018. Notably, during his tenure with the Miami Dolphins, Joseph was instrumental in the team's playoff appearance in 2016, the first in eight seasons. Additionally, his coaching strategies resulted in the Cincinnati Bengals leading the league with 41 interceptions and securing back-to-back playoff appearances in 2014 and 2015.

Joseph's impact was not just limited to the teams he coached, but also reflected in his personal achievements. He was part of the 1990 Colorado Buffaloes team that clinched the National Championship. As the head coach of the Denver Broncos, he had the distinction of being the first African-American head coach on a permanent basis for the team. Joseph's tenure with the Houston Texans from 2011 to 2013 saw the team's defense ranking in the top seven overall in the NFL each year, winning their first two division titles and playoff games.

In 2023, Joseph rejoined the Denver Broncos as their defensive coordinator under head coach Sean Payton. His defense strategies led the Broncos to lead the league in sacks during the 2024 season and ranked third in points allowed, culminating in their first playoff appearance since 2015. Joseph's coaching prowess has been consistently recognized, and his dynamic contributions in improving the Broncos' defense from the previous season have been well received.