News about Sean Payton

Denver Broncos coach is diagnosed with cancer

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 12, 2024
The Denver Broncos have announced a member of their coaching staff is currently battling cancer after a recent diagnosis. Zack Grossi, who was promoted to Passing Game Specialist this year after first joining the team as an Offensive Quality Control coach in 2022, began chemotherapy this week after he was found to have a Yolk Sac Tumor on his chest. Ahead of their game against the LA Chargers on Sunday, Broncos head coach Sean Payton offered encouragement to Grossi, 35, and insisted the team will support him 'every step of the way'.

Bo Nix and Sean Payton in furious sideline clash as Denver Broncos face Las Vegas Raiders

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 6, 2024
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix appeared to come to blows with his head coach Sean Payton in Sunday's game against Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie appeared to be furious with the call to punt in a drive in the third quarter. Nix could be seen in animated discussion with Payton with his helmet still on. Broncos assistants could be seen intervening, appearing to tell Nix to walk away.

New Tyler Badie injury update revealed after Denver Broncos player's horrifying collapse on sideline

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 3, 2024
Badie, 24, took a huge hit from the Jets' Quincy Williams and - despite managing to walk back to the sidelines under his own power - he then sparked major fears for his health when he collapsed. He was alert and speaking to medics when he was stretchered back to the locker room and he traveled back to Denver a few hours after his teammates, but head coach Sean Payton has now revealed more about his status going forward.

Major Tyler Badie update after Denver Broncos running back collapsed on sidelines in terrifying scenes

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 30, 2024
Tyler Badie is expected to be okay after the Denver Broncos running back collapsed on the sidelines after hitting his head on the turf at MetLife Stadium. Badie was stretchered off to the locker room in a neck brace and was swiftly ruled out for the remainder of the Broncos' game against the New York Jets Sunday afternoon.  He was believed to have suffered a back injury during the horrifying moments and fans were left concerned after head coach Sean Payton initially offered no update following the game. 

Fans BLAST the New York Jets as Zach Wilson shines in preseason for Denver Broncos: 'Will never forgive them'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 26, 2024
Zach Wilson enjoyed an impressive outing in the Denver Broncos' final preseason game on Sunday - with fans adamant that the New York Jets were to blame for his recent struggles. Wilson was traded to the Broncos by the Jets earlier this year after a miserable three-year stint in New York, where he failed to live up to his promise as the second overall pick at the 2021 NFL Draft. In Denver the 25-year-old is expected to play backup to rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who has already been confirmed as Sean Payton's starter for the coming season.

Stephen A. Smith predicts the WORST team in the NFL next season

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 19, 2024
Stephen A. Smith believes the Pittsburgh Steelers could be one of the worst teams in the NFL next season, insisting they have 'last place written all over them'. Smith was speaking after the Steelers' dismal 9-3 preseason defeat by the Buffalo Bills, in which Russell Wilson endured a tough day at quarterback. The 35-year-old Wilson, slowed by a calf injury for much of training camp, completed just eight of 10 passes for 47 yards. He also took three sacks during five scoreless series. 

Angry Steelers fans blast Russell Wilson for dismal preseason performance against the Bills: 'Starting to think he was the problem'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 18, 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers looked awful in their preseason game on Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills, with tons of blame coming from the team's fan base upon Russell Wilson. Wilson will be the Steelers starting quarterback this season, a decade removed from winning a Super Bowl with the Seahawks and after a tumultuous two seasons with the Broncos. The now-35-year-old Wilson had a horrible stat-line from the game with 47 passing yards, three sacks taken, and six check-down passes, all leading to no points scored.

Ciara and husband Russell Wilson shoot hoops at Pennsylvania amusement park alongside Steelers teammates for 'bonding' event

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 5, 2024
Steelers fans are affectionately dubbing Ciara the 'First Lady of Pittsburgh' after she was seen shooting hoops with incoming quarterback, Russell Wilson, and their kids.  The young family visited Pennsylvania amusement park Kennywood earlier this week for a 'bonding' event with Wilson's new teammates.  'Buckets,' the Steelers captioned a video on X Monday morning, which showed the One, Two Step songstress playing the basketball carnival game. 

Zach Wilson trade: Pat McAfee wishes 'sweet boy' the best after New York Jets trade to Broncos - while Sean Payton is backed to get the best out of the QB on his fresh start in Denver

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 22, 2024
On Monday, a source told ESPN that the New York Jets are sending the former No. 2 Draft pick to Denver for the Broncos' sixth-round pick in this week's NFL Draft. On the other hand, Denver will receive New York's seventh-round selection along with Wilson. Following the news, ESPN's Pat McAfee applauded the trade - suggesting Denver is the right fit for Wilson as a team and a city. One of the panel members on the Pat McAfee show also referred to Wilson as a 'sweet boy.' 'Fresh start for a good boy,' McAfee said while clapping. 'He's from that area of the country - Utah's right there. I think the city would be great for him. Sean Payton [is] obviously a mastermind on the offense, we all know that.

After QB's dramatic Denver departure, Ryan Clark calls Sean Payton "a man still mourning his uncle" and claims Broncos coach Drew Brees' 'never treated Drew Brees the way he treated Russell Wilson."

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 24, 2024
Sean Payton has compared him to a "guy still mourning his father" and has said he would not have handled Drew Brees as he did in Denver last year. Wilson was traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Broncos in 2022, in what turned out to be one of the worst moves in football history, after committing five-years, $242.6 million to the Broncos in 2022. The Broncos went 11-19 with the Super Bowl winner as their starting quarterback and didn't make the playoffs in either season.

Ciara responds to husband Russell Wilson's 'one-year with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a week after the quarterback and his $242.6 million contract were cut by the Denver Broncos sand him out

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 11, 2024
Wilson was told he was being cut ahead of free agency after two frustrating seasons with the Denver Broncos. Denver, on the other hand, allowed the former Super Bowl winner to meet with players around the league. Wilson reportedly met with the Steelers and Giants over the weekend, when the Raiders also began to be interested employers. Wilson has signed a one-year contract with Pittsburgh next season, according to ESPN. Ciara reposted it as a caption after Wilson made his contract official with the video.

After the Broncos cut Russell Wilson from the 'odd' black quarterback, Jason Whitlock sympathizes with him because he isn't the 'odd' black quarterback

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 6, 2024
Russell Wilson has been dubbed a "odd person" by Jason Whitlock after being released by the Denver Broncos because he isn't the'stereotypical' black quarterback. After Wilson's traumatic two years in Colorado, Sean Payton and the Broncos were announced on Monday that they will go forward from Wilson. Wilson made just 11 of his 30 starts, and both the coaching and quarterback carousels in Denver haven't been to the playoffs since winning Super Bowl 50 in 2016.

After a gruesome run in Denver that lasted two seasons into his five-year $242.6 million contract, Russell Wilson was able to talk to other clubs before his release

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 6, 2024
Wilson, 35, was allowed to speak in other cities days after being told that he was being suspended after two seasons in Denver, according to ESPN. Since acquiring the veteran quarterback in a blockbuster trade from Seattle, the Broncos have agreed to a five-year, $242.6 million contract. However, the team decided to move away from Wilson after two unsuccessful seasons, despite taking an $85 million hit in dead money with the announcement. Wilson issued a statement after the news that he thanked the organisation and Denver fanbase while still expressing his excitement for what's coming.

Russell Wilson's move to the Broncos is the worst in HISTORY, according to NFL fans, who were released by Denver 19 months after signing a new five-year, $245 million contract extension

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2024
Russell Wilson is expected to be released by the Denver Broncos later this month, which NFL fans believe will cap the worst trade in the sport's history. Wilson, who has had a miserable two-year stint in Denver since joining the Seattle Seahawks in 2022, has officially started moving forward, according to the Broncos on Monday. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback recovered after suffering his worst season of his career under Nathaniel Hackett, in which he went 4-11, bounced back under Sean Payton.

The Denver Broncos beat quarterback Russell Wilson and his $242.6 million deal to be CUT

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2024
After being cut from the Denver Broncos, quarterback Russell Wilson's wife, Ciara, stood by his side. Wilson posted a note on Instagram thanking his teammates and the supporters for his time in the Mile High City. Under that post, Ciara commented, 'One of One!My greatest inspiration! I adore you, #Grateful.'

Russell Wilson is being told by the Denver Broncos, allowing the franchise to avoid an additional $37 million without having to start fresh

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 4, 2024
According to a report on Monday, the Denver Broncos are now moving forward after quarterback Russell Wilson. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the franchise has alerted the 35-year-old that he is being released. Denver will now have an extra $37 million down payment entirely guaranteed as a result of the change.

Russell Wilson's scathing comment about wife Ciara's brown latex dress at SAG Awards appears online... only two months after giving birth to the singer

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 27, 2024
Ciara's form-fitting, brown latex attire at last week's Screen Actors Guild Awards has received raving reviews, including a scathing comment from husband Russell Wilson. In a video she has since posted on her TikTok page, the Denver Broncos quarterback (for the time being) was seen cuddling up to Ciara. In the clip, Ciara, the singer and actress who was nominated for her role in The Color Purple, says, 'I love you.' 'Imma need to take you out that latex,' the father of three children leaned in and said.'

As he looks to find Russell Wilson's replacement in Denver, Sean Payton 'loves' J.J. McCarthy and hopes to bring the Michigan quarterback to the Broncos

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 24, 2024
With Broncos coach Sean Payton 'enamored' by him, Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy is attracting a lot of attention in Denver. The Broncos currently have the No. 3 in the country. The NFL Draft has 12 picks, but we are looking for a new quarterback with Russell Wilson expected to depart. McCarthy is expected to be picked among the top ten picks by some analysts, which could mean the Broncos will have to trade up to land him if they want to land him.

Broncos' Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara are 'accepting offers and giving tours of their $25millon home' amid rampant speculation the QB will not return to Denver next season

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 17, 2024
According to Business Den, Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has been accepting bids and showing tours to prospective buyers for his house despite the widespread rumors that he will not return to Denver next season. After Wilson was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in April of 2022, he and his wife Ciara paid $25 million for the house in April of 2022. At the time, the purchase had set the record for the most expensive home auction in the Denver area, which had previously been $16 million.

Russell Wilson staying in Denver? After the team's failed attempt to rework his massive salary, Broncos coach Sean Payton left the door open for benched QB's return

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 10, 2024
Despite being benched by the Denver Broncos in a blaming cost-cutting move, quarterback Russell Wilson's time in the Mile High City does not come to an end. The possibility of working with their benched $242.6 million quarterback was the most intriguing message from the Broncos' season-ending news conference on Tuesday. No decision has been made at QB, according to coach Sean Payton, but everyone will have clarity shortly: I spent a half hour with Russ yesterday and I told him that I don't think it's going to be a long, drawn-out process.' But it hasn't been decided yet.' Wilson was suspended after the team approached him in a bye week after Denver's biggest victory in years, a 24-9 demolition of the Chiefs in Week 8 that started a 16-game losing streak to Kansas City, and threatened to ban him if he didn't update his $37 million injury guarantee in 2024, after Wilson was suspended in an interview at his locker on December 29.

After being benched QB, the Broncos have four options to end Russell Wilson's story, with the Super Bowl champion remaining the LEAST likely as the 35-year-old believes his time in Denver is coming to an end

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 31, 2023
Wilson said he wanted to stay with the team but that he'd have to factor in the likelihood of relocating him from the team, because he believes Denver is strong-arming him into renegotiating his contract. Wilson, 35, signed a five-year, $245 million contract with the Broncos before being dealt from the Seattle Seahawks, where he spent ten of his 12 NFL seasons. In 15 starts for the 8-7 Broncos this season, Wilson has passed for 3,070 yards and 26 touchdowns against eight interceptions.

After Russell Wilson's hospitalization in Denver was suspended for refusing to update his $37 million injury pledge, Ryan Clark calls him a 'THUG'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 30, 2023
During their miserable season together in Denver, Ryan Clark called Broncos coach Sean Payton 'undercut Russell Wilson both personally and professionally.' Wilson was suspended by the franchise for the last two games of the season due to a standoff over his employment. Wilson, who helped Denver stop a 16-game skid against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in October, said he was concerned with the contract's structure.

Russell Wilson'every chance he got' during Denver's miserable season as a player, according to Robert Griffin III. After QB was suspended for Jartt Stidham, he was suspended

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 28, 2023
According to Robert Griffin III, Sean Payton "embarrassed" Russell Wilson with "every chance he got" during their miserable season together in Denver. Wilson's disappointing trade with the Seattle Seahawks in the summer of 2022 brought another major change to the Broncos this week, as it was announced on Wednesday that they would launch Jartt Stidham this week. Although the move keeps the Broncos' options open next year and could potentially save the Broncos $37 million, Payton says the switch was more a tactical decision than a financial one.

After an emotional conclusion to the Chiefs-Bills game, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton BLOWS up at referees and QB Russell Wilson after an offensive offside call

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 17, 2023
After another offensive offsides call that was part of determining a touchdown, irate Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was seen screaming at the referees and his own quarterback. In the fourth quarter, Denver was down 28-7 with under a minute remaining when the team had a 4th & Goal game late. Wilson gave the ball to fullback Michael Burton for the touchdown, but the referees threw a flag.