NFL 2023: Chris Banjo released to become coach on Sean Payton’s Broncos staff

Thursday's NFL Transaction Report revealed that the Arizona Cardinals have released

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special teams safety and tight end Chris Banjo. There was a good reason behind it.

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According to Denver 9NEWS' Mike Klis, Banjo is transitioning to coaching immediately and will join

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the Denver Broncos on new head coach Sean Payton's staff as an assistant special teams coach.

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Banjo, in his 10 NFL seasons, was a quintessential team player for every team he played for.

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Payton was the head coach of the New Orleans Saints when Banjo played in 2017-2018.

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Banjo played the last four seasons of his career after playing for Payton for the Cardinals.

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He joins former Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph on Payton's Denver staff.

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