Macdonald says Broncos' Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024 — SkimNews
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- Mike Macdonald says the Broncos under Sean Payton wrongfully accused the Seahawks of a Spygate-like cheating scandal during the 2024 season.
- Payton ultimately backed off the allegation after the Seahawks threatened to sue if Denver took the claim public.
Why it matters: The Seahawks' lawsuit threat effectively suppressed any public airing of what the Broncos allegedly observed, leaving a cheating accusation between two NFL franchises unexamined — and putting Payton's credibility on the line for leveling a charge he could not defend publicly.
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