Mike Macdonald discusses Sean Payton's cheating accusations during interview

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Mike Macdonald discusses Sean Payton's cheating accusations during interview
Summary

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed comments made during a recent interview with Graham Bensinger. The clip revealed Macdonald discussing accusations from Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, who claimed the Seahawks had cheated by scouting plays filmed by Broncos fans. Macdonald stated that the remarks were not intended for public release and expressed regret for their airing. He has since reached out to Payton to apologize and acknowledged the need for more caution in his public statements. The segment was removed from Bensinger's platforms shortly after gaining attention on social media.

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  • Macdonald revealed Payton accused Seahawks of cheating.
  • Seahawks threatened legal action against Payton over his claims.
  • Macdonald apologized for the clip being made public.
  • Bensinger's interview was edited to remove the controversial segment.
  • The discussion arose ahead of the Seahawks' matchup with the Broncos.
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  • 4:03 AMYahoo SportsMike Macdonald, Graham Bensinger address controversial Sean Payton interview clip
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The most eyebrow-raising remarks from Coach Macdonald to Graham Bensinger should’ve been on the cutting room floor.

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