US EditionNew York Giants QB Russell Wilson Labels Former Coach Sean Payton ‘Classless’ After Post-Game Comments
Russell Wilson referenced Sean Payton's 2012 'Bounty Gate' suspension in a public exchange following Payton's preference to face a rookie over Wilson, highlighting their ongoing feud.
- On October 21, 2025, quarterback Russell Wilson posted on X responding to Sean Payton's indirect insult, referencing Payton's year-long suspension tied to Bounty Gate.
- Longstanding reports over the past year and a half suggested Sean Payton, Denver Broncos head coach, distanced himself from Russell Wilson, quarterback, culminating in a December 16, 2023 sideline confrontation.
- Following the Broncos' 33-32 win that improved them to 5-2, Payton told reporters he would have preferred to face Russell Wilson over rookie Jaxson Dart.
- After the 2023 season, the Broncos released Wilson despite owning him $39 million, and the Steelers signed Wilson under a league-minimum deal while Denver paid about $37.8 million.
- Wilson's recent struggles include a 0-3 Giants start before being benched, with a 23-35 record since 2021, and the Steelers are now 4-2 with Aaron Rodgers.
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Russell Wilson calls Broncos coach Sean Payton 'classless' for comments after Giants' epic collapse
Veteran NFL quarterback Russell Wilson lashed out at his former coach on Tuesday, calling Sean Payton "classless" for comments after the New York Giants' historic collapse on Sunday — and reminding football fans of the Payton's role in the notorious "Bountygate" scandal
Russell Wilson Blasts ‘Classless’ Former Coach Sean Payton on Social Media
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson responded after his former head coach Sean Payton took a dig at him during his postgame press conference. “Classless… but not surprised….,” Wilson, 36, posted via X on Tuesday, October 21. Wilson was firing back at comments made by Payton, 61, after his Denver Broncos defeated the Giants in dramatic fashion on Sunday, October 19. “They found a little spark with that quarterback,” Payton said after th…
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Sean Payton throwing a little jab at Russell Wilson was the least shocking thing to come out of this weekend. The man can't stand Russ and will always take a shot. Now, he was never wrong in saying he...
New York Giants QB Russell Wilson labels former coach Sean Payton ‘classless’ after post-game comments
Giants quarterback Russell Wilson called his former head coach Sean Payton “classless” following comments he made after the Denver Broncos’ 33-32 victory over New York on Sunday.
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