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Thwarted in their efforts to add a tight end via waivers (twice), the Denver Broncos had to find a free agent at the position. They found one in 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis. “You kind of follow his career, and I knew he’d been training, I knew he’s in great shape,” coach Sean Payton told reporters on Wednesday regarding the decision to …

Next on Henry’s all-time path is Adrian Peterson, who sits at fourth all time with 120 rushing touchdowns. Henry, who entered Sunday’s tilt with 11,862 rushing yards, is zeroing in on becoming the 17th NFL player with 12,000 yards. The Ravens and Henry have had an arduous opening to the 2025 campaign, but the five-time Pro Bowler and two-time rushing …

Broncos head coach Sean Payton denied that he was taking a shot at Russell Wilson in a comment following Denver’s shocking win over the Giants on Sunday, which spurred a war of words between the ex-Mile High City QB and the bench boss.  Payton told reporters on Wednesday that “in no way, shape or form” was he intending to criticize …

Veteran NFL quarterback Russell Wilson lashed out at his former coach on Tuesday, calling Sean Payton “classless” for his comments after the New York Giants’ historic collapse on Sunday — and reminding football fans of Payton’s role in the notorious “Bountygate” scandal. The beef between Wilson, now a backup with the Giants, and Payton, now the coach for the Denver …

Things got spicy in recent days between Broncos coach Sean Payton and former Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson. On Wednesday, Payton said he didn’t intend for that to happen. After Sunday’s thrilling win over the Giants, Payton seemingly took a shot at Wilson, who was benched after three weeks for Jaxson Dart. “[T]hey found a little spark with that quarterback,” Payton …

In what’s turned into an everlasting back-and-forth, Broncos coach Sean Payton has responded to Russell Wilson’s viral social media post about him. After Payton seemed to throw shade at the Giants’ backup following Denver’s comeback win over New York this past weekend, Wilson responded with what appeared to be a shot at his former head coach, calling him “classless” while bringing up the Saints’ …

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media on Tuesday, after his former coach questioned his ability over the weekend. “Classless… but not surprised….” Wilson said of Payton X. “Didn’t realize you’re still bounty hunting 15+ years later through the media.” Wilson was referencing the “Bounty Gate” scandal from 2009-11 when Payton was in …

Russell Wilson heard Sean Payton on Sunday. Apparently, he wasn’t impressed. Wilson, who spent two years in Denver, including the 2023 season playing for Payton, responded to apparent shade thrown by Payton after Denver’s win Sunday against the New York Giants, where Wilson was benched after an 0-3 start. “Classless… but not surprised,” Wilson wrote on the social media platform …

NEW YORK (AP) — Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media Tuesday, a little under 48 hours since the Denver Broncos’ coach took a swipe at the New York Giants’ backup quarterback who lost his starting job to rookie Jaxson Dart following an 0-3 start. “Classless… but not surprised….” Wilson said on X, formerly Twitter. “Didn’t realize …

Russell Wilson didn’t throw a pass when the Giants visited Denver on Sunday, but the veteran quarterback and his old coach managed to exchange shots all the same. Broncos coach Sean Payton, after his team’s 33-32 comeback win at Empower Field at Mile High, credited Giants rookie Jaxson Dart by saying New York “found a little spark with that quarterback.” …