<p>ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have promoted Darren Mougey to Matt Russell’s former position as director of player personnel.</p>
<p>Mougey, 36, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the pro and college scouting departments, working with general manager George Paton on all player personnel decisions.</p>
<p>“Darren is an outstanding evaluator who has an excellent reputation around the league as an up-and-coming personnel executive,” Paton said. “Getting to work with Darren over the last five months, he is a strong communicator and has great leadership qualities."</p>
<p>Mougey is entering his 10th season with the Broncos. He’s worked in a variety of scouting roles since being hired as a personnel intern in 2012.</p>
<p>His previous position was assistant director of college scouting in 2020.</p>
<p>Mougey was a quarterback and wide receiver at San Diego State and competed in NFL training camps with the Falcons in 2009 and the Cardinals in 2010.</p>
<p>Russell retired after last season.</p>
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