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The 2009 Denver Broncos season was their 40th season in the NFL and 50th season overall. The Broncos matched their 8–8 regular season record from 2008 but did not make the playoffs. The Broncos welcomed many new defensive players signed during free agency including veteran Eagles safety Brian Dawkins. This was their first season without head coach Mike Shanahan since 1994 as he was fired on December 30 2008.