Mike Macdonald apologizes to Sean Payton for revealing Spygate-type accusations between Broncos and Seahawks
Macdonald said Wednesday he has apologized to Payton.But the interesting thing about the whole deal is that the apology came for the fact the exchange between the teams and coaches went public.And it got out because the Seahawks' coach shared the saga on a podcast without expecting it to get out.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Sept.
25, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)"It's something that I didn't intend for public use but you know, it just felt like it was the most appropriate thing to reach out to Sean and really just apologize to him for having that end up being public where it wasn't meant to," Macdonald said."You're kind of, something that they have to deal with in real time that wasn't really on their end.
So that's really where you're like, 'Crap!'"The reason Macdonald was cursing the situation is because he shared on the "In Depth With Graham Bensigner" podcast the story of Payton and the Broncos wrongfully accusing Macdonald and the Seahawks of cheating in 2024 by using practice video obtained from fans.Macdonald shared the story not expecting it to be shared.Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton looks on as players take part in drills at an NFL football training practice Monday, July 28, 2025, in Centennial, Colo.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)SEAN PAYTON TAKES VICIOUS SHOT AT FALCONS HOME CROWD AFTER HUMILIATING FIRST HALFBut, yes, it was shared.And because it had Payton threatening to report the Seahawks to the NFL for violating NFL filming rules a la Spygate, and because the Seahawks threatened to sue Payton and the Broncos if he took that step, it went viral."It's a lesson learned," Macdonald said.
"Yo...