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Russell Wilson Hits Back at Broncos Coach Payton Over 'Bounty Gate' Jab
22 Oct
Summary
- Broncos coach Sean Payton took a swipe at Giants QB Russell Wilson
- Wilson responded on social media, referencing Payton's 'Bounty Gate' scandal
- The two have a history from their time together in Denver
On October 20th, 2025, just two days after the Denver Broncos' dramatic comeback win over the New York Giants, tensions have flared up between Broncos head coach Sean Payton and Giants backup quarterback Russell Wilson.
Payton, who took a swipe at Wilson following the game, suggesting the Giants "found a little spark" with rookie QB Jaxson Dart, has now found himself on the receiving end of a scathing response from the veteran signal-caller.
Wilson, who played under Payton for two seasons in Denver, fired back on social media, calling the comments "classless" and accusing the coach of still "bounty hunting" - a reference to the infamous 'Bounty Gate' scandal that rocked the NFL in 2009-2011, when Payton's New Orleans Saints were found to be rewarding players for hits intended to injure opponents.
