Denver Broncos head coach steps down due to health

Story highlights

• Kubiak is stepping down after two seasons because the Denver Broncos' head coach
• He coached the Broncos to a 24-10 win in opposition to the Carolina Panthers in Tremendous Bowl 50

"As I advised our staff final night time, that is an especially troublesome resolution to step down as head coach," Kubiak stated in an announcement launched Monday morning. "I like to work and I like soccer, however finally the calls for of the job are now not match for me.

"I gave every part I needed to this staff the final two seasons, however this yr, particularly, has been robust on me. As exhausting as it's to go away this place, I do know that it is the smartest thing for myself, my household and the Denver Broncos."

Kubiak has had a couple of well being scare in his profession. He missed Denver's sport on October 13 in opposition to the San Diego Chargers due to a fancy migraine situation. When he was head coach of the Houston Texans, Kubiak suffered a transient ischemic assault -- generally referred to as a mini-stroke -- when he collapsed throughout a sport in 2013.

"When Gary knowledgeable me of his resolution to step down as head coach, I used to be clearly saddened and disillusioned," Broncos basic supervisor John Elway stated in an announcement. "However, I perceive and respect Gary for doing what's proper for him in addition to his household."

Kubiak was 24-11 in his two seasons as Denver's coach. He'll deal with the media with Elway at 10 a.m. (midday ET) on Monday.

Final season, Kubiak led Denver to a 24-10 win in Tremendous Bowl 50 in February in opposition to the Carolina Panthers.

Following the win, nonetheless, the Broncos took a step again. Quarterback Peyton Manning retired, and his backup, Brock Osweiler, left for the Houston Texans. That left the Broncos with Trevor Siemian, a seventh-round draft choose in 2015, to start out their title protection.

The Broncos completed this season 9-7 and did not attain the playoffs.

In his 10th season as an NFL head coach, Kubiak was 87-77. He spent 22 years with the Broncos, together with 9 as a quarterback from 1983-91 and 11 as offensive coordinator from 1995-2005. He additionally was an assistant coach when Denver received back-to-back Tremendous Bowls from 1997-98.

"I am undecided what my future holds, however I do know that I am going to at all times think about myself a Bronco," Kubiak stated. "This staff is in good fingers with a whole lot of excellent individuals, and I count on nice issues forward for the Denver Broncos."