Seahawks' Mike Macdonald apologizes to Broncos' Sean Payton after spying accusation goes public

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has publicly apologized to Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton after a spying accusation became public. Macdonald revealed details about something Payton had allegedly almost done, creating a distraction for the Seahawks despite their strong start to the 2026 season following a Super Bowl victory in February. The incident, reported on September 24, 2026, has drawn significant attention across the NFL.