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