When RussellWilson joined Sean Payton’s team in 2022, many thought it was a clear sign of a potential long-term partnership, with the former QB describing his relationship with the DenverBroncos as “a marriage.

"He’s such a strong, faith-based guy ... He knows that God has a plan for him," Sean Payton said after Bo Nix's ankle injury.

Payton shared the unfortunate news in a second press conference he held after the Broncos beat the Bills on Saturday night.

As Sean Payton has served as the coach of the Denver Broncos, he's had the support of his wife, Skylene Montgomery.

In nearly the same breath when telling media about Nix, Payton expressed extreme confidence in backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. "Stiddy's ready to go," said Payton in his second appearance of the night. "Stiddy's ready, and we'll be ready for the next challenge."

Broncos coach Sean Payton stunned the football-following world on Saturday night, when he announced during his post-game press conference that quarterback Bo Nix had suffered a broken ankle during the playoff win over the Bills.

With Bo Nix now sidelined for the remainder of the playoffs with a fractured ankle he suffered during the Denver Broncos' AFC Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills, the AFC West team could be looking for last-minute quarterback help.

Released in 2023 after losing a training camp competition to Blake Grupe, Lutz has rebounded nicely in Denver. He hit all four of his field goals in Saturday’s victory, including the 50-yarder that gave the Broncos the win in overtime. Lutz spent his first six seasons with the Saints.