Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald says Broncos’ Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024 after the Seahawks recorded video of Denver's plays during training camp. Macdonald later gave an interview about this incident that was published publicly, which he had not intended. After the interview became public, Macdonald called Payton to apologize for his comments.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Sep 22Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald says Broncos’ Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024
  2. Sep 23Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald apologizes to Sean Payton for interview comments

Who covered each development

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Last development · Sep 23 — Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald apologizes to Sean Payton for interview comments

How each side is putting it

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Hawaiitribune Herald, West Hawaii Today
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 6d ago

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald says Broncos’ Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 6d ago

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald says Broncos’ Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024

HeraldNetLean Left· 7d ago

Broncos-Seahawks ‘cold war’ fueled by cheating accusations

Center

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NewsweekCenter· 5d ago

Sean Payton Shrugs Off Awkward Mike Macdonald Situation

NewsweekCenter· 5d ago

Seahawks HC Apologized to Broncos HC Sean Payton After Spilling Secret

Q13foxCenter· 5d ago

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald apologizes to Sean Payton for interview comments

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 6d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald says Broncos’ Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024

Q13foxCenter· 6d ago

Mike Macdonald says Sean Payton accused Seattle Seahawks of cheating behind scenes after 2024 contest

Right

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Fox NewsRight· 5d ago

Mike Macdonald apologizes to Sean Payton for revealing Spygate-type accusations between Broncos and Seahawks

Breitbart NewsRight· 7d ago

Mike Macdonald Says Sean Payton Threatened 'Spygate' Accusation After Seahawks Used Fan Videos to Scout Denver's Offense

Fox NewsRight· 6d ago

Super Bowl-winning coach reveals 'Cold War' with Broncos' Sean Payton over alleged spying | Matt Calkins

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