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The Denver Broncos have sacked head coach Nathaniel Hackett after less than a year in charge.<\/span><\/p>\n But a 51-14 defeat by the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday was the Broncos’ 11th loss in 15 games this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Hackett, 43, took over in January having spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/span><\/p>\n “I want to thank Nathaniel Hackett for his dedication,” said Broncos owner and chief executive Greg Penner.<\/span><\/p>\n “Following extensive conversations with [general manager] George [Paton] and our ownership group, we determined a new direction would ultimately be in the best interest of the Broncos.”<\/span><\/p>\n A consortium featuring Britain’s seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton <\/span>completed the record purchase of the Broncos<\/span><\/a> for a reported $4.65bn (\u00a33.84bn) in August.<\/span><\/p>\n “This change was made now out of respect for everyone involved and allows us to immediately begin the search for a new head coach,” Penner added in a statement.<\/span><\/p>\n “Our fans deserve much better, and I can’t say enough about their loyalty during such a challenging stretch for our team.”<\/span><\/p>\n The Broncos have not named an interim replacement following Hackett’s exit after only 15 games, but Penner has said he will lead the search for a new head coach.<\/span><\/p>\n