BREAKING: Broncos Have Received Permission From Saints To Interview Sean Payton

NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 13: Head Coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints yells to a player during a game against the Denver Broncos at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 13, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Broncos defeated the Saints 25-23. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos have become the first team to request and receive permission from the New Orleans Saints to interview Sean Payton, according to Adam Schefter.

The in-person interview with Payton cannot be conducted until at least January 17th.

Payton, who retired from the Saints a year ago, has made it clear he’s ready to return to the sidelines after a one-year hiatus. Meanwhile, the Saints still own the rights to Payton and would like to be compensated by any team trying to hire Payton.

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