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Sean Payton

Patrick Sean Payton[1](born December 29, 1963) is an American professionalfootballcoach and formerquarterbackwho is thehead coachof theDenver Broncosof theNational Football League(NFL). Previously, he served as the head coach of theNew Orleans Saintsfrom 2006 to 2021, leading the franchise to its firstSuper Bowlvictory during the2009 season.Payton playedcollege footballfor theEastern Illinois Panthersand played professionally in 1987 with theChicago Bearsand 1988 overseas in Britain for theLeicester Panthers.

Sean Payton
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Payton asNew Orleans Saintshead coach, 2021
Denver Broncos
Position:Head coach
Personal information
Born:(1963-12-29)December 29, 1963(age 60)
San Mateo, California,U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Naperville Central(Naperville, Illinois)
College:Eastern Illinois(1983–1986)
Undrafted:1987
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
As a player
As a coach
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts:23
Passing completions:8
Completion percentage:34.8%
TD–INT:0–1
Passing yards:79
Passer rating:27.3
Rushing yards:28
StatsatPro Football Reference
Career Arena League statistics
Passing attempts:14
Passing completions:5
Completion percentage:35.7%
TD–INT:0–3
Passing yards:47
Statsat ArenaFan.com
Head coaching record
Regular season:167–103 (.619)
Postseason:9–8 (.529)
Career:176–111 (.613)
Recordat Pro Football Reference

He began his coaching career as offensive assistant forSan Diego State Universityand had several assistant coaching positions on college and NFL teams before being named as the tenth full-time coach in Saints history in 2006. Payton has always been known for his offensive prowess, having scored more points (2,804) and gained more yards (40,158) than any other team in a coach's first 100 games in NFL history.[2]Payton had the second-longest NFL single-team tenure among active head coaches, behindNew England Patriotshead coachBill Belichick,who coached the Patriots from2000to2023.

Under Payton's leadership, the Saints made the2006 NFL playoffsafter a3–13 seasonin 2005 and advanced to their firstNFC Championshipappearance in franchise history. Because of this effort, Payton won theAP NFL Coach of the Year Award.Following the 2009 season, the Saints won their first Super Bowl championship in franchise history. In 16 seasons with the Saints as head coach, Payton helped guide the team to three NFC Championship games (2006, 2009, and2018), a victory in Super Bowl XLIV, and nine total playoff berths with seven division titles, making him the most successful coach in Saints franchise history.

In April 2012, Payton was suspended for the entire2012 NFL seasonas a result of his involvement in theNew Orleans Saints bounty scandal,under which "bounties" were paid for injuring[3][4][5]players on opposing teams.[6]Before the 2011 season began, an email sent by Michael Ornstein outlined a plan offering $5,000 to anyone who would injureGreen Bay PackersquarterbackAaron Rodgersin the season opener, which Payton initially denied knowing about but later admitted to having read.[7][8] Payton filed an appeal, but was denied, and was reinstated in January 2013.[9][10]

Early life

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Payton was born inSan Mateo, California,and raised inNaperville, Illinois,by parents Thomas and Jeanne Payton.[11]Payton's parents were originally fromScranton, Pennsylvania;Thomas worked in the insurance industry.[12]Payton lived inNewtown Square, Pennsylvania,during his grade school and middle school years (1970–1978).[11]He attendedNaperville Central High Schoolin Naperville, Illinois,startingas quarterback his senior year before graduating in 1982. Winning a football scholarship, Payton had a successful career playing quarterback atEastern Illinois University,leading the Panthers to an 11–2 record and the quarter-finals of theDivision I-AAPlayoffs in 1986. While attending EIU, he became a member of theSigma Chifraternity and was later named a Significant Sig; one of Sigma Chi's highest honors.[13][14]Under coachAl Molde,Payton's Eastern Illinois teams were known as "Eastern Airlines" due to their prolific passing attack that frequently topped 300 yards per game (and had 509 passing yards in one game, still a school record).[15]

Playing career

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Although he was not drafted in the1987 NFL draft,Payton tried out for theKansas City Chiefsfor one day. In 1987, he played quarterback for theChicago Bruisersand Pittsburgh Gladiators during the inaugural season of theArena Football League,before his rights were sold for $1,000 to theOttawa Rough Ridersof theCanadian Football League.He was also a member of theChicago Bearssquad of strikebreaking replacement players, known as the "Spare Bears", during the1987 NFL players strike.[16]In 3 games he completed 8 of 23 passes (34.8%) for 79 yards, no touchdowns, an interception, and a passer rating of 27.3. He was also sacked 7 times for 47 yards and had one rush attempt for 28 yards. His one interception came against theNew Orleans Saints,the team he would later go on to coach to a Super Bowl victory.[17][18]

In 1988, he played for theLeicester Panthersof the professional UK Budweiser National League. Payton landed the starting quarterback role for the Panthers. Payton led the Panthers to a touchdown on their first possession, and an 8–5 regular season record. That same season saw the Panthers go to the Quarterfinals of the playoffsBAFA National Leagues,eventually losing to theLondon Olympians.Afterwards Payton returned to the US to take up a coaching position.[19]

Coaching career

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Early coaching career

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Payton began his coaching career in 1988 as anoffensiveassistant atSan Diego State University.He made a series of assistant coaching positions atIndiana State University,Miami University(offensive coordinator),Illinois,and again at San Diego State (running backs coach), before landing a job as the quarterbacks coach with thePhiladelphia Eaglesin 1997.[20]

He coachedMarshall Faulkfrom 1992 to 1993 while working at San Diego State.[21]

As OC atMiami University,he helped RBDeland McCulloughrun for over 1,100 yards.[22]In 1995, the team scored the most points in a season (326) since 1986 and finished 8–2–1.[23]RB Deland McCullough ran for over 1,600 yards with 14 TD and QB Sam Ricketts also threw 14 TD.

At theUniversity of Illinoisin 1996,[24]he coached QB Scott Weaver, who completed 56% of his passes for over 1,700 yards and 7 TD.

Philadelphia Eagles

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From 1997 to 1998, Payton wasquarterbacks coachfor thePhiladelphia Eaglesand worked with offensive coordinatorJon Grudenand offensive line coachBill Callahan.[25]In 1998, Gruden and Callahan left for theOakland Raiders,and Eagles head coachRay Rhodesand Payton were fired.[26]The Eagles' quarterbacks passed for 4,009 yards in 1997.[27]Payton would not be retained by new head coachAndy Reid.

New York Giants

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In 1999, Payton was hired as the quarterbacks coach for theNew York Giantsand was promoted to the role ofoffensive coordinatorin 2000.[28][29]Under his guidance, the Giants would go on to represent theNFCinSuper Bowl XXXV.[30]During this time, he was known to lock himself in the stadium and sleep on the couches while studying plays during off-days.

At around 6:45 a.m. onSeptember 11, 2001,the New York Giants' flight fromDenver,where the Giants played theDenver Broncosfor the firstMonday Night Footballgame of2001,landed at the gate ofNewark Liberty International Airportnext toUnited Airlines Flight 93,the flight that was hijacked and eventually crashed inrural Pennsylvania.Payton recalls this moment in his autobiographyHome Team: Coaching the Saints and New Orleans Back to Life.[31]During the2002 season,after several poor showings by the Giants' offense, Payton's role in play-calling was taken over by then head coachJim Fassel.[32]Under Fassel the offense improved and propelled the team to a wild-card playoff berth.

Dallas Cowboys

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Payton joinedBill Parcellsand theDallas Cowboysas an assistant head coach and a quarterbacks coach in 2003. He guided three different quarterbacks (Quincy Carter,Vinny Testaverde,andDrew Bledsoe) to 3,000-yard passing seasons, while contributing to improve the passing offense from a 31st rank to 15th in the league. He also has been attributed as the primary factor for the team signingundrafted free agentTony Romoin 2003.

In 2004, he became a sought-after assistant in the league, so the Cowboys gave him a pay raise to remain as their assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach.[33]In 2005, he was promoted by Parcells to assistant head coach/passing game coordinator.

New Orleans Saints (2006-11)

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Payton with theLombardi Trophyafter the Saints victory inSuper Bowl XLIV

Payton began his first head coaching assignment in 2006 with theNew Orleans Saints.[34]In the wake ofHurricane Katrina,during the2005 seasonthe Saints had finished with a 3–13 record, ranking as the second worst team in the league. However, Payton turned the struggling team around, and, with newly acquired free agent quarterbackDrew Brees,led them to their first playoff appearance in six years. The team had one of the league's most productive offenses, ranking first in passing,[35]and fifth in points scored.[36]The Saints won theNFC Southwith a 10–6 record, earned a first-round playoff bye and notched only the second playoff win in franchise history, giving them a berth in theNFC Championship Gameagainst the top-seededChicago Bears.The Saints out-gained the Bears in total yards on offense, but lost the game by the lopsided score of 39–14. Receiving 44 out of 50 votes from a panel of sports journalists and broadcasters, Payton won theAPNFL Coach of the Year Awardin January 2007.[37]

In the2007 season,the Saints tried to improve upon their 10–6 record from the previous season. They and thePittsburgh Steelersopened the NFL preseason, playing theHall of Fame Gameon August 5, 2007. The Saints were 3–2 in the preseason. The Saints also had the honor of opening the season against the defending championIndianapolis Colts.The Saints finished the 2007 season 7–9.

In 2009, Payton coached the Saints to their most successful season with a13–3record. They won their playoff games and went to the Super Bowl, in whichTracy PorterinterceptedPeyton Manningduring the fourth quarter and returned the pick for a touchdown, securing a 31–17 victory over theIndianapolis ColtsinSuper Bowl XLIV,the team's first Super Bowl win.

In June 2010, Payton published a book (written with journalistEllis Henican) entitledHome Team: Coaching the Saints and New Orleans Back to Life.[38]The book opened at number 8 on the non-fictionbestseller listofThe New York Times.[39]Payton described the concept ofHome Team:"I didn't want to write another winning-on-the-field book or about modern-day leadership...I wanted to write a book about the stories, ones that you sit around and tell your friends."[40]

On October 16, 2011, while coaching against theTampa Bay Buccaneers,Payton broke histibiaand tore hisMCLin a collision with tight endJimmy Graham's helmet after Graham was tackled on the sideline. Unable to stand on the sidelines, Payton coached from the booth during rehabilitation. In a memorable moment the week after, Payton was spotted eating ahot dogin a relaxed state while the Saintsblew outtheIndianapolis Colts62–7.[41]

Bounty scandal and suspension

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Main article:New Orleans Saints bounty scandal

On March 2, 2012, the NFL concluded after a thorough investigation that from 2009 to 2011, theSaints implemented a bounty programthat rewarded players for deliberately attempting to knock opposing players out of games. Theslush fundwas determined to be administered by defensive coordinatorGregg Williams,who joined the team in 2009. An extensive league investigation found that Payton was implicated in the Bounty Scandal. The league determined Payton went as far as to orchestrate a cover-up when the league first investigated it in the 2009–10 offseason. When informed that the league was investigating reports of a bounty program, Payton met with Williams and assistant head coachJoe Vittand told them, "Let's make sure our ducks are in a row."[42]

According to a league memo, the NFL reopened its investigation late in the 2011 season. Just before the Saints' playoff game against theDetroit Lions,league officials alerted Saints ownerTom Bensonthat they had found irrefutable evidence of the Saints' bounty program.[43][44]When general managerMickey Loomisinformed Payton that the league had reopened its investigation, Payton failed to shut the alleged program down.[42]

On March 22, 2012, NFL CommissionerRoger Goodellsuspended Payton for the entire2012 season,effective April 1. Payton became the first head coach in modern NFL history to be suspended for any reason. Goodell was particularly upset that Payton and other Saints officials had lied to him about the scheme. For instance, during its investigation, the league uncovered an email that Michael Ornstein, the agent for former Saints running backReggie Bush,had sent to Payton. In reality, the Ornstein email wasn't directly sent to Payton, instead it came to team spokesman Greg Bensel, who then forwarded it to the coaching staff with this message: "email from Orny (he asked that I send it) the dude is in prison so I told him I would."[45]The email stated "put me down for $5,000 onGreen Bay PackersquarterbackAaron Rodgers."[44]"It's a running joke going for three years," Ornstein said. "Ornstein's email is just another example of the speciousness of the quote-unquote evidence that Commissioner (Roger) Goodell claims to have to support his erroneous accusations against Jonathan and the other players," lawyer Peter Ginsberg said. "As more of the evidence is revealed in the media, it is becoming more and more apparent how irresponsible the NFL's actions have been."[46]When confronted with the email, Payton initially claimed he never read it, but subsequently admitted that he had.[43][8]In an interview withESPN'sAdam Schefter,Goodell implied that Payton would have faced significant punishment even if he'd been more forthcoming. In Goodell's view, Payton's contractual obligation to supervise his assistants meant that, at the very least, he should have known about the scheme and shut it down immediately.[47]In the league's announcement of sanctions against the Saints, Payton was faulted for violating a provision of the league constitution that requires coaches to inform their owners about team operations, as well as to "avoid actions that undermine or damage the club's reputation or operating success."[42]

On March 30, 2012, Payton lodged a formal appeal of his suspension. Goodell held an expedited hearing on the matter and was expected to render a decision in "days, not weeks," according to ESPN's Schefter. Payton also used the hearing as a chance to get clarification on the terms of his ban.[48]Goodell turned the appeal down on April 9, meaning that Payton's suspension was set to begin on April 16.[49]He was to remain suspended until the end ofSuper Bowl XLVII,which was held in New Orleans. According to ESPN'sChris Mortensen,Payton was to forfeit $7.8 million of his $8.1 million salary.[50]He was barred from even casual contact with anyone in the NFL; any such contact would have to be reported to NFL executive Ray Anderson.[51]

Soon after the suspension was announced, Payton began discussions with his mentor Bill Parcells about serving as an interim coach for the 2012 season.[52]

In September 2011, the Saints and Payton agreed to extend Payton's contract through 2015. However, on November 4, 2012, the NFL revealed that it had disallowed the extension because it contained a clause the NFL deemed to violate its rules, which would have allowed Payton to leave if Saints general managerMickey Loomiswere not with the team. The NFL's action left Payton's contract status in doubt beyond the 2012 season, although Payton said that he intended to return to the Saints.[53]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Payton on January 22, 2013.[10]

Liberty Christian Warriors (Argyle, TX)

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During his 2012 suspension from the NFL, Payton served as the offensive coordinator for his son Connor's sixth-grade team inArgyle, Texas.[54]Payton used a simplified version of the Saints playbook, and the team went unbeaten until they suffered a loss near the end of the regular season to a team that ran thesingle-wing,which his team was unable to stop. Since he believed he would face that team again in the league's playoffs, he obtained video that the father of one of his players had recorded, and then contacted his mentorBill Parcellsto help him break down the opponent's offense. The teams indeed faced one another in the league finals; Payton's team lost a considerably closer game in which they were able to slow down the opposing offense.[55]

New Orleans Saints (2013-21)

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Payton agreed to a new multi-year contract extension as head coach of the Saints, beginning in 2013.[56]On January 6, 2016, he announced that he would stay with the Saints despite interest from other teams that had led to speculation that he would be traded.[57]

Payton agreed to a new five-year contract extension as head coach of the Saints on March 23, 2016.[58]OnChristmas Eve2016, Payton notched his 94th victory as Saints head coach, passingJim E. Moraas the winningest coach in franchise history.

The2017 seasonsaw the Saints achieve their first winning season since2013,with an 11–5 record. In thewild-card round of the postseason,New Orleans defeated theirdivision rivalCarolina Panthers31–26 to advance to thedivisional roundagainst the second-seededMinnesota Vikings.Against the Vikings, after falling behind 17–0, the Saints were able to regain a 24–23 lead in the final minute of the fourth quarter. But on the last play of the game, Vikings quarterbackCase Keenumthrew a 27-yard pass to wide receiverStefon Diggs,who evaded Saints safetyMarcus Williamsand ran to the end zone to complete a 61-yard touchdown pass as time expired to win the game for Minnesota, 29–24. This game was the first in NFL playoff history to end in a touchdown as time expired. The play would later be known as theMinneapolis Miracle.

In the2018 season,the Saints attained the top-seed in the NFC after finishing with a 13–3 record. Upon eliminating the defendingSuper Bowl championPhiladelphia Eagles20–14 in thedivisional round,the team advanced to theNFC Championship Gameagainst theLos Angeles Ramsfor the right to represent the conference inSuper Bowl LIII.The game was marred with controversy after the referees missed a pass interference call of Rams cornerbackNickell Robey-Coleman's hit on Saints wide receiverTommylee Lewison 3rd-and-10 with 1:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Saints went on to lose 26–23 in overtime. Some fans, players, and analysts believe the missed call is among the worst in NFL history. The NFL admitted to missing the call soon after the game was over, but did not apologize for the situation until a week and a half later. They also did not overturn the result of the game. The fallout from the missed call was a factor in the NFL's decision to expand instant replay, making pass interference (including non-calls) reviewable. However, that ability to change PI calls did not last past the2019 season.

On September 15, 2019, the Saints and Payton agreed to a five-year contract extension.[59]The Saints once again finished 13–3 in2019.However, they were upset in thewild-card round of the playoffsby theMinnesota Vikingsin overtime 26–20, a third consecutive disappointing playoff finish for the Saints.

Payton was finedUS$100,000by the NFL for not properly wearing aface mask,as required for coaches during theCOVID-19 pandemic,during a week 2 game in the2020 NFL seasonon September 22, 2020.[60]

Following the2021 NFL seasonand a year after his long-time quarterback,Drew Brees,retired from the NFL, Payton announced he would be stepping down as head coach after 16 years. Payton finished his tenure in New Orleans with an overall record of 161–97 and as the winningest coach in franchise history.[61]On February 28, 2022, it was revealed that theMiami Dolphinshad requested permission from the Saints to interview Payton for their vacant head coaching spot, but were reportedly denied permission and had scrapped the idea after their former head coach,Brian Flores,filed a lawsuit against the NFL over racial discrimination in hiring practices early that month. The Dolphins were considering pairing Payton with quarterbackTom Brady,who had briefly retired from the NFL from February 1, 2022 until March 13, 2022.[62][63][64]On June 13, 2022, it was reported that the Dolphins offered Payton a five-year deal worth $100 million, a deal that would have made him the highest paid coach in NFL history, and would have been only the second $100 million deal signed by a head coach, afterJon Gruden's 10-year, $100 million contract to return to theOakland Raidersin 2018.[65]Six months after the pursuit was first reported, on August 2, 2022, the Dolphins and team ownerStephen M. Rosswere fined $1.5 million and forfeited a 2023 first-round draft pick along with a 2024 third-round pick due to impermissible communication with both Payton and Tom Brady, who both share the same agent,Don Yee,between the 2019 and 2021 seasons. Ross also received a six-game suspension as a result and Dolphins vice chairman/limited partner Bruce Beal was fined $500,000 and received a year-long suspension for the 2022 season.[66]

Initial retirement

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Following the2021 season,Payton announced his retirement from coaching in January 2022.[67][68]

In January 2023, Payton interviewed for head coach vacancies with theDenver Broncos,Carolina Panthers,Arizona Cardinals,andHouston Texans.[69][70][71][72]

Denver Broncos

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On January 31, 2023, Payton reported that he had accepted the position of head coach for the Denver Broncos, and was officially hired three days later.[73][74]In order to release Payton from his contract with the Saints, the Broncos agreed to trade a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick to the Saints in exchange for Payton and a 2024 third-round pick.[75]The2023 seasonended on a controversial note after quarterbackRussell Wilsonwas benched in favor ofJarrett Stidhamfor the final two games of the season to "preserve financial flexibility".[76]

In Week 7 of the2024 season,Payton and the Broncos played against the Saints in aThursday Night Footballgame. After the Broncos defeated the Saints 33–10, Payton became just the eighth head coach in NFL history to defeat all 32 teams in the league.[77][78]

Head coaching record

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Team Year Regular season Postseason
Won Lost Ties Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
NO 2006 10 6 0 .625 1st in NFC South 1 1 .500 Lost toChicago BearsinNFC Championship Game
NO 2007 7 9 0 .438 3rd in NFC South — — — —
NO 2008 8 8 0 .500 4th in NFC South — — — —
NO 2009 13 3 0 .813 1st in NFC South 3 0 1.000 Super Bowl XLIVchampions
NO 2010 11 5 0 .688 2nd in NFC South 0 1 .000 LosttoSeattle SeahawksinNFC Wild Card Game
NO 2011 13 3 0 .813 1st in NFC South 1 1 .500 Lost toSan Francisco 49ersinNFC Divisional Game
NO 2012 0 0 0 .000 Suspended — — — —
NO 2013 11 5 0 .688 2nd in NFC South 1 1 .500 Lost toSeattle SeahawksinNFC Divisional Game
NO 2014 7 9 0 .438 2nd in NFC South — — — —
NO 2015 7 9 0 .438 3rd in NFC South — — — —
NO 2016 7 9 0 .438 3rd in NFC South — — — —
NO 2017 11 5 0 .688 1st in NFC South 1 1 .500 LosttoMinnesota VikingsinNFC Divisional Game
NO 2018 13 3 0 .813 1st in NFC South 1 1 .500 LosttoLos Angeles RamsinNFC Championship Game
NO 2019 13 3 0 .813 1st in NFC South 0 1 .000 Lost toMinnesota VikingsinNFC Wild Card Game
NO 2020 12 4 0 .750 1st in NFC South 1 1 .500 Lost toTampa Bay BuccaneersinNFC Divisional Game
NO 2021 9 8 0 .529 2nd in NFC South — — — —
NO total 152 89 0 .631 9 8 .529
DEN 2023 8 9 0 .471 3rd in AFC West — — — —
DEN 2024 7 5 0 .583 TBD in AFC West — — — —
DEN total 15 14 0 .517 0 0 .000
Total 167 103 0 .619 9 8 .529

Coaching tree

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Payton has worked under eight head coaches:

Twelve of Payton's assistant coaches became head coaches in the NFL or NCAA:

Two of Payton's executives became general managers in the NFL:

Broadcasting career

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After stepping down as head coach of the Saints, Payton joined Fox to work in studio throughout 2022, becoming a part of theFox NFL Sundaypanel as a fill-in forJimmy Johnson's off days.[79]Payton was also in talks to joinAmazon's NFL coverage before accepting the role.[80]

Personal life

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Payton met Beth Shuey, an Indiana State University graduate, while coaching there.[81]The couple have two children, daughter Meghan (born 1997) and son Connor (born 2000).[82]Payton isIrish Catholic.[83]Payton and his family moved to a home inMandeville, Louisianawhen he became the Saints' head coach. The home, like many built on theGulf CoastafterHurricane Katrina,later turned out to be constructed withdefective Chinese drywall,and Payton eventually became a named plaintiff in a widely reportedclass actionlawsuit against the manufacturer,KnaufPlasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd.[84]

In the wake of the issues with their home in Mandeville, the Paytons decided to move the family back to theDallas areain 2011 when they purchased a home in the Vacquero Club, an upscale golf community inWestlakethat is home to severalPGA Tourprofessionals, as well as theJonas BrothersandJosh Hamilton.[85]Rumors swirled over the2011 Super Bowl weekendthat the move would coincide with Payton returning to the Cowboys as theGeneral Manageror in some other executive capacity, but these turned out to be groundless.[86]At the time, he maintained a residence in theNew Orleans areaduring the season, while his family resided full-time in Westlake, a 90-minute trip via a privately chartered flight.[85]

In June 2012, Payton and his wife Beth filed for divorce.[87][88]

In 2014, after his suspension and the finalization of his divorce, he moved from the New Orleans suburbs where he had kept his in-season home toUptown New Orleans,buying acondoin that neighborhood. Shortly before the 2015 season, which coincided with the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, he hosted a dinner for the four coaches and four players who had continuously been with the Saints since he became head coach, and presented each of them with aRolexwatch.[55]

In January 2018, New Orleans musician Shamarr Allen dedicated a song to Payton entitled "Hit the Sean Payton"[89]which he composed after watching an Instagram live video of Payton dancing in celebration with the Saints players after defeating theCarolina Panthersfor the third timethat season.[90][91][92]Saints running backAlvin Kamarahad recorded the locker room celebrations for his Instagram live feed and the video went viral on social media.[93]On November 10, 2019, at the end of the Saints vs.Falconsgame, it was announced that Payton had gotten engaged two days prior on November 8 to his girlfriend, Skylene Montgomery.[94]They married in a private ceremony on June 18, 2021, inCabo San Lucas,Mexico.The wedding was officiated by former NBA player and coachAvery Johnson.[95]

On March 19, 2020, it was reported that Payton had tested positive forCOVID-19.Payton became the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the NFL.[96]

Honors and awards

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Selected works

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  • Payton, Sean (2010),Home Team: Coaching the Saints and New Orleans Back to Life,New York: New American Library,ISBN978-0-451-23261-8
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  • Payton is played byKevin Jamesin the 2022 filmHome Team,a comedy based around Payton's suspension after the 2012 Bounty Scandal.[98]He also made a cameo appearance in the film.[99]

Notes

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  1. ^While serving a season long suspension with the Saints in 2012, Payton coached at Liberty

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