Two days after the blocked field goal in Kansas City, assistant head coach Mike Westhoff — who helped oversee the special teams units — stepped down from his position due to health concerns. Kotwica won’t return in 2025, either.

In an unexpected move, the Denver Broncos have reportedly fired special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The move was confirmed closer to home by 9NEWS' Mike Klis.

The Denver Broncos fired special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica after two seasons, the Denver Post and NFL Network reported Friday. The move comes after a season in which the Broncos

According to NFL Network’s lead insider Ian Rapoport, the Denver Broncos have fired special teams coach Ben Kowtica. He goes on to state that former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi is available and he expects the two sides to talk at least.

The Broncos have fired special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica, sources confirmed to ESPN, after two costly gaffes by his unit during the regular season.

Ben Kotwica is out after two years as Sean Payton's special teams coordinator in Denver. The Broncos had another solid season in the kicking game under Kotwica's leadership but a big breakdown that co