Sean Payton addresses Broncos training scuffle, highlights new NFL rules
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
During the Denver Broncos' training camp on August 19, head coach Sean Payton addressed a recent scuffle between quarterback Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto. Although Payton referred to the incident as a 'tussle' and not a fight, he emphasized its importance as a teaching moment. He raised concerns about new NFL rules that allow for players to be ejected for excessive violence after video review. This marks the first season that such measures can be enforced retroactively. Payton's caution signals the need for players to avoid escalating situations that might lead to penalties or ejections.
- •Sean Payton uses a training camp tussle as a teaching moment.
- •Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto were involved in a recent scuffle.
- •Payton highlights changes allowing ejections for excessive violence.
- •New rules enable review of incidents after gameplay.
- •Payton aims to prevent future disciplinary issues for the Broncos.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — How Sean Payton is using Denver Broncos’ training ‘tussle’ to scare players about new NFL rules
"Sean Payton may not have endorsed the recent scuffle that took place during the Denver Broncos’ training camp, but he is using it as a teachable moment. Payton had to watch as his star quarterback, Bo Nix, got into it with Nik Bonitto.
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