Report: Broncos request interviews with Rams' Morris, 49ers' Ryans, Cowboys' Quinn

The Denver Broncos have begun requesting interviews with potential head coach candidates, including Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, according to 9NEWS' Mike Klis.

Klis also reported that the Broncos have requested an interview with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.

Morris has previously interviewed for head coaching opportunities with four franchises, including the Broncos in 2009. He served as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009-11 after an internal promotion and acted as the Atlanta Falcons' interim coach for 11 games in 2020. Morris' combined record is 21-38. The 46-year-old helped the Rams capture Super Bowl LVI last year, and his defenses have forced 47 combined turnovers over the last two seasons.

Ryans interviewed for the Vikings' vacancy once last season but declined a second interview to remain with the 49ers. The former linebacker's defensive unit allowed a league-best 16.3 points per game this season and had 30 takeaways, tied for second-best.

Quinn acted as the Falcons' head man from 2015-19, plus the first five games of 2020. His defense led the NFL in takeaways this season with 33 while allowing just 20.1 points per contest, which ranked fifth in the league. The 52-year-old has accumulated a 43-42 record.