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Russell Wilson-Sean Payton Beef, Explained: Why Giants QB Called Broncos Head Coach 'Classless' with 'Bounty Hunting' Diss
Sean Payton wanted Giants to keep Russell Wilson as starter before facing Broncos but rookie Jaxson Dart’s four-touchdown game changed plans, igniting a public spat.
- On Sunday Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton told New York Giants owner John Mara he had hoped the Giants' quarterback switch would occur after their game.
- After an 0-3 start the New York Giants replaced Russell Wilson with rookie Jaxson Dart last month, energizing the offense and going 2–2 since the change.
- Less than 48 hours later Russell Wilson posted on X mocking Sean Payton and referencing the Bountygate scandal involving former Saints coordinator Gregg Williams, using emojis and his #LetsRide catchphrase.
- Following the breakup Denver absorbed a record $85 million dead-cap hit spread over the 2024 season and this year, including $53 million in dead money from Russell Wilson's lone season under Sean Payton.
- The exchange shows the relationship remains strained as Sean Payton benched Russell Wilson during their 2023 season together, fueling public spats in Wilson's final starts.
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Russell Wilson dubs ex-coach Sean Payton ‘classless’ for QB remarks
Russell Wilson said Tuesday he was not surprised that his one-time head coach Sean Payton appeared to take a "classless" swipe at his abilities after Sunday's game.
·Jackson, United States
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Russell Wilson-Sean Payton beef, explained: Why Giants QB called Broncos head coach 'classless' with 'bounty hunting' diss
It's been nearly two years since Russell Wilson last suited up for the Denver Broncos, but there is apparently no love lost between him and former head coach Sean Payton.
·North Carolina, United States
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