Why was the coach of the New Orleans Saints suspended?

Payton was suspended without pay for the 2012 season for his role in a scheme to pay players who hurt opponents and knocked them out of games, a scandal that became known as Bountygate.

What happened to Saints head coach?

Sean Payton officially retired from the Saints at the end of the 2021 season. However, he signed an extension with the franchise in 2019 that has him under contract with New Orleans through 2024. If he returns to coaching before then, any team that hires him would have to give up significant compensation.

Where is Sean Payton now?

Payton remains under contract with the Saints through 2024. If Payton wanted to return to coach another team before then, the organization would have to provide compensation to New Orleans to facilitate a deal.

How did the Saints get caught for bounty?

The NFL began investigating the Saints in 2010 in response to allegations of deliberate attempts to injure players during the 2009–10 playoffs, but the investigation stalled until late in the 2011 season.

Why did Sean Peyton retire?

Payton and the actor who plays him in the movie, Kevin James, apparently made a retirement pact together. Payton would retire to increase press for the movie, which was released at the end of January, and Kevin James would retire so that Payton would never have to see him act again.

Did Sean Peyton retire?

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How long was Payton suspended for?

Payton was suspended for 1 year for his failure to stop the bounties, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams — who was deemed to be responsible for Bountygate — was suspended indefinitely (though this was overturned a year later), and the team was fined $500,000.

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