Seahawks and Broncos clash over allegations of spying on practice

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 23:24 · Archive

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says Broncos coach Sean Payton threatened to accuse Seattle of spying over video clips.

Mike Macdonald revealed that Broncos coach Sean Payton threatened to accuse the Seahawks of spying after Seattle used fan-filmed Broncos practice plays from social media before their 2024 matchup. Macdonald said the Seahawks responded with a lawsuit threat. Macdonald later apologized to Payton after accidentally disclosing the dispute on a podcast.

How it is being reported

• Sean Payton responds after NFL rival inadvertently revealed shock cheating allegations while mic'd up for TV showA segment released on social media showed Macdonald talking with Bensinger about how the Seahawks scouted the Broncos through plays fans posted on social media in training camp.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 02:48
• Mike Macdonald apologizes to Sean Payton for revealing Spygate-type accusations between Broncos and SeahawksMike Macdonald revealed the Seahawks-Broncos cheating accusation and Spygate-style threats on a podcast, then called Sean Payton to apologize.Fox News · 23 Sept, 22:06
• Super Bowl-winning coach reveals 'Cold War' with Broncos' Sean Payton over alleged spying | Matt CalkinsMike Macdonald reveals Sean Payton "lost his mind" over Seahawks using fan-filmed Broncos practice plays from social media before their 2024 matchup.Fox News · 23 Sept, 00:50
• Mike Macdonald: Sean Payton threatened to accuse Seahawks of spying over video clipsMike Macdonald says Broncos coach Sean Payton threatened to accuse the Seahawks of spying, prompting Seattle to counter with a lawsuit threat.New York Post · 23 Sept, 00:00

In this story: Mike Macdonald · Sean Payton · Seattle Seahawks · Denver Broncos

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