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Colorado Names Former NFL Safety Vonn Bell as Safeties Coach

The nine-year NFL veteran fills the role vacated when Robert Livingston departed for the Denver Broncos.

Overview

  • Colorado and multiple outlets reported Bell has joined Deion Sanders’ staff as safeties coach for the 2026 season.
  • An earlier staff reveal listed Bell as an analyst, but subsequent reporting and team communications identified him as safeties coach.
  • Bell steps into the job during a wider defensive reshuffle that includes Chris Marve taking over as defensive coordinator.
  • Colorado confirmed Warren Sapp’s resignation from the staff earlier in the week, following Livingston’s move to the NFL.
  • Bell, 31, played nine NFL seasons with the Saints, Bengals and Panthers, totaling about 151 appearances and roughly $36 million in earnings, and he has not formally announced retirement.