The Broncos have fired coach Nathaniel Hackett, the team announced Monday.
Hackett compiled a 4–11 record in his first season with Denver, and the move comes less than a day after a 51–14 loss to the Rams, who were were without Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald.
“We recognize and appreciate this organization’s championship history, and we understand we have not met that standard,” Broncos owner Greg Penner said in a release. “Our fans deserve much better, and I can’t say enough about their loyalty during such a challenging stretch for our team.