NY Giants quarterback Russell Wilson didn't mince words on online platforms this Tuesday, responding to latest comments from his ex-mentor Sean Payton.
"Classless... but not shocked...," Wilson stated via social media. "Didn't realize you're still offering rewards 15+ years later through the media."
Wilson's remarks directly referenced the infamous bounty scandal controversy from 2009-11, when Payton led the New Orleans Saints.
At that time, the league found that the Saints had incentivized players for delivering aggressive tackles on opponents. As a result, Payton received a suspension from the league for a full year.
The quarterback's response came after Payton delivered remarks after Denver's remarkable 33-32 win over the Giants. The coach suggested that the Giants had "discovered new energy" with Jaxson Dart, who has taken over Wilson as the first-string QB.
Additionally, Payton implied that he had informed Giants owner John Mara that he would prefer facing Wilson instead of Dart.
"I spoke to John Mara recently and I said, 'We hoped that change would've happened long after our game,'" Payton commented.
Had Wilson remained on the roster by spring 2024, his $37 million salary for 2025 would have been locked in. In the end, Wilson was let go, marking the contentious split between the player and his mentor.
