Report: Vikings not permitted to interview Broncos DC

The Denver Broncos have not granted permission to the Minnesota Vikings to interview defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for the same position, Sports Illustrated reported Saturday.

The same report said Evero has spoken to new Broncos head coach Sean Payton about remaining in Denver, but he is not the only candidate for the position.

Evero, 42, is still under contract with the Broncos.

In his first season as the Denver D