Sean Payton was suspended for the entire 2012 season due to his involvement in the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was suspended for the entire 2012 season by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after it was revealed that he had knowledge of a bounty program that targeted opposing players. The program offered cash rewards to players who could injure or knock out their opponents. Although no one from the team has been able to prove that Payton knew about the bounty program, he is still considered responsible for not doing more to stop it.
What is a bounty?
A bounty is a reward given by someone or some group as an incentive for completing a task. In sports, bounties are often placed on opposing players who are viewed as being particularly good at their sport and thus pose a threat to their own team’s chances of winning.
What is Sean Payton’s net worth?
Sean Payton’s net worth, according to Celebrity Net Worth, is $45 million (as of 2019). This makes him one of the highest paid coaches in professional football, although many people think he should be making even more than that.
