Macdonald addresses Payton's cheating accusations against Seahawks in 2024
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald condemned accusations from Broncos coach Sean Payton, asserting they wrongly alleged a Spygate-like scandal in 2024. Macdonald stated that Denver ultimately backed off from the claims after Seattle threatened legal action if made public. This incident highlights tensions between the teams and the impact of serious allegations in the league. No further developments have been reported since the accusations were made.
- •Mike Macdonald claims Broncos' accusations were unfounded.
- •Sean Payton backed off after Seahawks threatened legal action.
- •Allegations reflect ongoing tensions in the league.
- •No updates provided on the aftermath of the accusations.
- 9:09 PMESPN — Macdonald says Broncos' Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024
"Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says the Broncos wrongfully accused Seattle of a SpyGate-like cheating scandal in 2024. Denver coach Sean Payton ultimately "backed off" after the Seahawks threatened a lawsuit if they went public with the allegation.
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