Mike Macdonald addresses Sean Payton's cheating accusations over fan videos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald revealed that Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton accused his team of cheating prior to a Week 1 matchup in 2024. The accusation stemmed from the Seahawks' use of fan videos to scout Broncos plays during training camp. Payton threatened to make his allegations public, which led the Seahawks to suggest a lawsuit, causing Payton to back down. The Seahawks won the game 26-20, marking Macdonald's first victory as an NFL head coach. This incident highlights the growing role of social media in NFL scouting practices, prompting concerns among coaches about public training sessions.
- •Sean Payton accused Seahawks of using fan videos for scouting.
- •Macdonald stated Payton threatened public accusations in 2024.
- •Seahawks won the game 26-20, Macdonald's first victory.
- •Incident shines light on social media's role in NFL scouting.
- •Concerns grow over ethics of public training camp practices.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald says Sean Payton accused team of cheating after Seahawks used fan videos to scout Denver's offense
"Fan videos are becoming a popular scouting tool among NFL coaches.
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