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Patrick Sean Payton is an American professional football coach and former quarterback who is the head coach for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. Previously, he served as the head co
Payton with the New Orleans Saints in 2021
The New Orleans Saints bounty scandal, colloquially known as "Bountygate", refers to the illegal program in which the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League placed bounties on opposing pla
Sean Payton
…successful coach in Saints franchise history. In April 2012, Payton was suspended for the entire 2012 NFL season as a result of his involvement in the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal, under which "bounties" were paid for injuring players on opposing teams. Before the 2011 season began, an email sent by Michael Ornstein outlined a…
Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was accused of administrating a slush fund meant to reward players for injuring members of the opposition.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell launched the investigation into the bounty program allegations.
Jonathan Vilma was suspended for the entire 2012 season, but this would later be overturned on appeal.
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