Russell Wilson Labels Former Coach Sean Payton 'Classless' Amid Giants Benchings

Russell Wilson has been benched by the New York Giants after an 0-3 start to the season, with rookie Jaxson Dart replacing him as the starting quarterback. Following the Giants' narrow loss to the Denver Broncos, Broncos coach Sean Payton praised Dart and implied that the Giants' quarterback change was overdue, a remark that reignited a feud between Wilson and Payton stemming from their previous time together in Denver. Wilson responded on social media by calling Payton "classless" and referenced Payton's involvement in the 2012 Saints bounty scandal, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two. Payton's comments were perceived as a subtle jab at Wilson, who has struggled since joining the Giants on a one-year contract. Despite the criticism, many observers agree the Giants have improved since the switch to Dart. The exchange has sparked reactions among fans and raised questions about whether Payton will respond further.