Mike Macdonald Says Sean Payton Accused Seahawks of Cheating Over Training Camp Film

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald revealed that Broncos coach Sean Payton privately accused Seattle of cheating during the 2024 season. The Seahawks had studied roughly 100 plays from Broncos training camp that fans posted on social media, using the clips to prepare for the season opener, which Seattle won 26-20. Macdonald said Payton threatened to go public with the accusation, comparing it to the Patriots' Spygate scandal, while Seattle responded by threatening a lawsuit. The tension eventually cooled, but the two teams meet again on Thursday Night Football on October 15 in Denver.