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49ers' Dre Greenlaw Sends NSFW Message to Broncos Coach Sean Payton in Heated Postgame Confrontation
Greenlaw led San Francisco with 12 tackles and a forced fumble, then had to be held back by Fred Warner after confronting Sean Payton.
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw confronted Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton during the 49ers' 24-14 victory at Levi's Stadium, pointing at Payton after tackling a runner near the sideline.
- Denver released Greenlaw this past offseason after he appeared in just eight games during the 2025 season, leaving the Broncos accounting for approximately $2.17 million in dead money against their 2026 salary cap.
- Playing through a quad contusion, Greenlaw recorded a team-high 12 tackles and generated two quarterback pressures, helping the 49ers limit Denver's rushing attack to 3.3 yards per carry while on the field.
- Niners teammate Fred Warner had to hold Greenlaw back from Payton after the game ended, though Payton later dismissed the confrontation, stating he and the linebacker are "all good."
- The victory improved the 49ers to 4-0 as they prepare for a Week 5 NFC West matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, with Greenlaw's return providing an immediate defensive boost to San Francisco.
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Dre Greenlaw's Sean Payton beef exposes another side of the NFL's most overrated head coach - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Dre Greenlaw spent Sunday making life miserable for the Denver Broncos. Then, after helping the San Francisco 49ers beat his former team 24-14, he made sure Sean Payton heard about it. Greenlaw finished with 12 tackles and a forced fumble, then needed Fred Warner to pull him away from Payton after the game. Apparently, beating [...]
Dre Greenlaw's Sean Payton beef exposes another side of the NFL's most overrated head coach
Dre Greenlaw's postgame confrontation with Sean Payton after the San Francisco 49ers beat the Denver Broncos 24-14 exposes why Payton is the NFL's most overrated coach.
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