Russell Wilson said Tuesday he was not surprised that his one-time head coach Sean Payton appeared to take a “classless” swipe at his abilities after Sunday’s game.

Wilson, now with the New York Giants, spent two forgettable seasons (2022-23) as the quarterback of the Denver Broncos. Payton was hired in 2023 after the Broncos fired coach Nathaniel Hackett.

Denver released Wilson in March 2024 after failing to make the playoffs in either of his seasons there. Payton and the Broncos reached the postseason with rookie quarterback Bo Nix in 2024.

After an 0-3 start this season, the Giants benched Wilson in favor of Jaxson Dart. The rookie has shown promise and threw for 283 yards, three touchdowns and one interception when New York lost to Denver on Sunday.

The Broncos scored 33 points in

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