Russell Wilson Responds at Former Coach Sean Payton Over Quarterback Comments

New York Giants signal-caller Russell Wilson didn't mince words on social media this Tuesday, reacting to recent comments from his former coach Sean Payton.

"Tasteless... but not shocked...," Wilson declared on X. "Had no idea you're still offering rewards 15+ years later through the media."

Wilson's response pointed to the notorious bounty scandal issue from 2009-11, when Payton led the Saints.

At that time, the NFL determined that the Saints had rewarded team members for delivering hard hits on rival teams. Consequently, Payton received a suspension from the NFL for one season.

What Sparked the Latest Exchange

The quarterback's response came after Payton delivered comments following the Broncos' remarkable comeback win over the New York. The coach suggested that the Giants had "discovered new energy" with Jaxson Dart, who has replaced Wilson as the first-string QB.

Additionally, Payton hinted that he had informed Giants owner John Mara that he would prefer playing against Wilson over Dart.

"I was talking to John Mara recently and I said, 'We hoped that the switch would've happened long after our game,'" Payton commented.

Context of the Coach-QB Relationship

The quarterback was traded to the Broncos from Seattle in 2022 and signed a 5-year, $245 million contract.
The team went 4-11 in his debut year before Denver hired Payton, who was coming back to the sidelines after a stint in TV commentary.
The coach replaced Wilson 15 games into the 2023 season, a move that prevented the quarterback from getting injured.

Had Wilson stayed on the roster by March 2024, his $37 million salary for the following year would have been locked in. Ultimately, Wilson was released, ending the contentious split between the quarterback and his coach.

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Russell Wilson Responds at Former Coach Sean Payton Over Quarterback Comments

What Sparked the Latest Exchange

Context of the Coach-QB Relationship

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