Elway Steps Down As Broncos GM, Keeps Football Ops Title

The Broncos are "in the market for a General Manager," as John Elway is "stepping away from that job." Elway, who had been GM since '11, will "remain the president of football operations and will oversee the search for a new GM." Elway said the new GM will have “final say on the draft, free agency and our roster.” He emphasized that the new hire "will be working in partnership with head coach Vic Fangio to make football decisions." The next GM "will not be" VP/Player Personnel Matt Russell. The team said that he was "offered a chance to interview, but will assist Elway with the search and then retire" (PROFOOTBALLTALK.com, 1/4).