Mark Thewes leaves Broncos to become senior VP of football operations for Raiders

Mark Thewes, a longtime assistant with the Denver Broncos, is joining the Las Vegas Raiders as senior vice president of football operations. This move follows his friendship with Raiders GM John Spytek, a former Broncos scout. Thewes has been with the Broncos for 16 years, serving in various roles, including vice president of football operations and compliance. He played a key part in the team's analytics and was involved in coaching during the 2022 season. His departure comes amid significant changes in Denver's coaching and front-office staff, with several employees moving to new positions elsewhere. Coach Sean Payton is currently seeking replacements for the vacant roles.