Sean Payton accuses Seahawks of cheating amid contractor controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton accused the Seattle Seahawks of cheating during a 2024 interview, referencing the collection of training camp videos by Seattle. The suspicion stems from Matt Weiss, a former Michigan staff member who worked as a contractor for the Seahawks and was indicted for computer crimes. Payton's comments were made after Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald revealed that Payton threatened to publicize his accusations. The Broncos have a strict no-filming policy and will be preparing for a matchup against Seattle on October 15.
- •Sean Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024.
- •Matt Weiss, a Seahawks contractor, faces computer crime charges.
- •Seattle collected training camp videos shared by fans.
- •Payton's remarks came in an interview with Graham Bensinger.
- •Broncos and Seahawks set to face off on October 15.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Weiss was a contractor for Seahawks when Sean Payton accused Seattle of cheating
"Matt Weiss was working for the Seahawks as a contractor when Sean Payton accused Seattle of cheating in 2024.
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