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Seahawks' Macdonald Apologizes to Payton for Bragging About Stealing Broncos Plays

On Wednesday, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald apologized to Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton after a viral video leaked Tuesday revealing Macdonald's account of a 2024 scouting dispute between the teams.
In 2024, Macdonald's staff scouted roughly 100 plays from fan-recorded training camp videos, prompting Payton to accuse the Seahawks of a "Spygate-style" scandal; Macdonald countered with a threat of legal action.
Macdonald confirmed on Wednesday he believed the interview with Graham Bensinger was off-the-record, though he took full responsibility: "I'm responsible for what I say no matter the circumstance."
Payton responded positively to the apology, and the two coaches will face each other during Week 6 on October 15 in Denver for a Thursday Night Football matchup.
The Broncos and Seahawks have increased training camp security to protect plays, while Macdonald called the incident "a lesson learned" regarding his public accountability moving forward.

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