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Broncos coach speaks out after wild ‘get the f–k off my field’ confrontation

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 5). Broncos coach speaks out after wild ‘get the f–k off my field’ confrontation. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/sports/sean-payton-reacts-49ers-dre-greenlaw-beef-dust-up/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-05 · by Valentina Martinez

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Sean Payton addressed reporters after a game where 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw confronted him on the sideline, yelling "get the f–k off my field." The incident stemmed from Greenlaw’s frustration over being cut by the Broncos last year without direct communication from Payton. Payton praised Greenlaw’s passion for the game but acknowledged the contentious situation that led to their separation.
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During a recent Broncos-49ers game, Dre Greenlaw, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, engaged in sideline trash talk directed at Sean Payton, the head coach of the Denver Broncos. This verbal exchange was fueled by past tensions between them; Greenlaw had signed a three-year, $35 million contract with the Broncos but was released after only one season due to an injury-related dip in performance. The release came as a surprise to Greenlaw, who learned about it from his agent rather than Payton directly, leading to resentment. Despite Payton’s post-release comments expressing disappointment over how things ended, Greenlaw remained visibly upset during the game and addressed the situation afterward, saying he “just hasn’t talked to him in months.” The incident highlights lingering unresolved issues between the former teammates-turned-foes.

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49ers Broncos Denver NFL the San Francisco Chronicle

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Greenlaw PERSON · 9× Broncos ORG · 6× Payton PERSON · 5× Denver ORG · 4× 49ers ORG · 2× Sean Payton PERSON · 2× Dre Greenlaw PERSON · 1× Eric Branch PERSON · 1× Kyle [Shanahan PERSON · 1× the San Francisco Chronicle ORG · 1×

Narrative

Greenlaw signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal with Denver, but was released after the 2025 season (his first and only season with the Broncos).
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🔮 “He couldn’t be man to man and call my phone and say, ‘We’re going to cut you,'” Greenlaw said to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Claims (14 extracted, 1 hedged)

Greenlaw signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal with Denver, but was released after the 2025 season (his first and only season with the Broncos). asserted
Greenlaw → sign → Broncos
The 49ers linebacker didn’t hold feelings back as he was spotted jawing at Broncos head coach Sean Payton during Sunday’s 24-14 win over Denver. asserted
he → hold → Denver
After the game, Sean Payton was asked by reporters about the feud with Greenlaw. asserted
Payton → ask → Greenlaw
“I said this to Kyle [Shanahan] afterwards, I think the world of him. asserted
I → say → him
I love everything about him. asserted
I → love → him
He plays with that emotion,” Payton said. asserted
Payton → play → emotion
Greenlaw’s motivation to play well against the Denver was reportedly rooted in the disrespect he received when the Broncos cut him. uncertain
Broncos → play → him
The 29-year-old was upset with how Payton handled the situation. asserted
Payton → upset → situation
“He couldn’t be man to man and call my phone and say, ‘We’re going to cut you,'” Greenlaw said to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. asserted
Greenlaw → call → Chronicle
Instead of hearing the news from Payton, Greenlaw’s agent informed him that the Broncos were parting ways with him. asserted
Broncos → hear → him
Payton recruited Greenlaw to Denver ahead of the 2025 season after spending the first six seasons of his NFL career with the 49ers. asserted
Payton → recruit → 49ers
But their relationship dwindled as Greenlaw sustained an injury and played only eight games throughout the season. asserted
Greenlaw → dwindle → season
Following San Francisco’s fourth consecutive win of the year, Greenlaw yelled at Payton: “Hey! You get the f-ck off my field!” asserted
You → follow → field
Greenlaw evidently hasn’t forgotten about his lone season with the Broncos. asserted
Greenlaw → forget → Broncos
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