Russell Wilson fired again at Sean Payton on social media on Tuesday, somewhat beneath 48 hours after the Denver Broncos’ coach took a swipe on the New York Giants’ backup quarterback who misplaced his beginning job to rookie Jaxson Dart following an 0-3 begin.
“Classless… but not surprised….” Wilson mentioned on X. “Didn’t realize you’re still bounty hunting 15+ years later through the media.”
Wilson took his personal jab at Payton, for whom he performed one ill-fated season in 2023, by referencing the “Bounty Gate” scandal from 2009-11 with the New Orleans Saints.
The NFL in 2012 discovered the crew was rewarding gamers for hits on opponents with intent to injure, and Payton was suspended for a yr.
Payton mentioned after Denver’s historic 33-32 comeback win on Sunday that the Giants “found a little spark with” Dart, who grew to become the starter, and hinted that a part of a dialog he had with New York proprietor John Mara included desirous to face Wilson as a substitute.
“I was talking to John Mara not too long ago and I said, ‘We were hoping that change would’ve happened long after our game,'” Payton mentioned.
Wilson joined the Broncos by way of commerce from Seattle in 2022 and signed a five-year, $245m (£183m) extension. They went 4-11 in his first season earlier than Denver employed Payton, who was returning to teaching following a stint in broadcasting.
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Payton benched Wilson 15 video games in, a transfer that ensured the QB wouldn’t get injured. If Wilson have been on the roster by March 17, 2024, his $37m (£27m) wage for 2025 would have been assured.
Wilson was launched to place an finish to the ugly breakup between a veteran coach and participant who had every gained the Tremendous Bowl individually.
Now somewhat over a month away from turning 37, Wilson spent final season with Pittsburgh earlier than signing in free company with the Giants.
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