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Russell Wilson Calls Sean Payton ‘Classless’ After Recent Coaching Jab
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Earlier this week, as the Denver Broncos were preparing to face the New York Giants , head coach Sean Payton went out of his way to reveal that he'd prefer to face Russell Wilson rather than Jaxson Dart . It was an odd admission to the public, but clearly Payton wanted to throw some shade at his former Broncos quarterback.
"They found a little spark with that quarterback. I was talking to John Mara not too long ago and I said, 'we were hoping that that change would've happened long after our game.'"
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— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) October 21, 2025
The Giants went back and forth, and before the Broncos' record-setting 33-point fourth quarter, it appeared that New York would emerge with a victory. Ultimately, Payton got the last laugh, but the game could have gone either way.
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Now that both sides have had a chance to absorb the latest results, Wilson wanted his chance to take a shot at his former head coach. It was an unusually salty exchange from a player who's always been known for his professionalism.
"Classless… but not surprised…. Didn't realize you're still bounty hunting 15+ years later through the media. Lets Ride"
Classless… but not surprised….
Didn't realize you're still bounty hunting 15+ years later through the media. 😎😂 #LetsRide 🤣— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 21, 2025
Wilson is riding pine these days, which is typical for a 36-year-old quarterback, especially after his team spent a first-round pick on a QB. Yet, we particularly enjoyed the way Wilson alluded to Payton's troubled past of bounty hunting, which led to a one-year suspension from the NFL.
Clearly, both sides haven't fully moved on from their 15-game partnership in 2023. We only wish Wilson would have gotten a chance to take out his revenge on Payton on the field instead of on social media.
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