NFL Rumors: HC Vance Joseph Expected to Be Fired by Broncos After Season

The Denver Broncos are reportedly planning to fire head coach Vance Joseph at the conclusion of the 2018 NFL regular season.

On Thursday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported Denver will dismiss Joseph, barring a late change of heart by general manager John Elway.

ESPN's Josina Anderson noted "no direct discussions have been relayed on this at this time" regarding the 46-year-old coach's potential firing, though.

The Broncos signed Joseph to a four-year contract in January 2017 to replace Gary Kubiak, who retired following the 2016 campaign.

Denver posted a 5-11 record last year and was eliminated from this season's playoff contention last week following a loss to the Cleveland Browns, dropping the team to 6-8.

Joseph said Monday he wasn't worried about his job status and was more focused on getting the squad prepared for its Week 16 clash with the Oakland Raiders.

"My concern is this football team, these coaches, and you know we have a big game on Monday night," he told reporters. "That's my only concern. What's written, what's being said, I can't worry about that."

The comments came after Woody Paige of the Colorado Springs Gazette reported Elway nearly struck a deal with legendary Broncos coach Mike Shanahan to return last December before CEO Joe Ellis nixed the plan.

It's unclear whether Shanahan would be considered again.

Joseph has compiled an 11-19 record as an NFL head coach. He previously spent nearly two decades as a defensive assistant at both the collegiate and pro levels.

After Monday night's game against the Raiders, the Broncos close out the regular season Dec. 30 when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers.