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Broncos vs. Cowboys: Payton and Jones Reunite in Denver

10/25/2025

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The Denver Broncos will host the Dallas Cowboys on October 26, reuniting Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Payton previously served as the Cowboys' assistant head coach from 2003 to 2005.
There was speculation that Jerry Jones considered Payton for a head coaching job before Dallas chose Mike McCarthy after Payton extended his contract with the Saints in 2019.

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The Denver Broncos will host the Dallas Cowboys on October 26, reuniting Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Payton previously served as the Cowboys' assistant head coach from 2003 to 2005.
There was speculation that Jerry Jones considered Payton for a head coaching job before Dallas chose Mike McCarthy after Payton extended his contract with the Saints in 2019.