San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw faced off against his former team, the Denver Broncos, on Sunday, using the opportunity to express his feelings about head coach Sean Payton. After the 49ers secured a 24-14 victory at home, Greenlaw confronted Payton, reportedly telling him, "Hey! You get the f-ck off my field!" He later confirmed these comments to the media, stating, "I told him to get the f--k off the field. That's it."

Greenlaw's history with the Broncos is marked by a three-year, $35 million contract signed ahead of the 2025 season. Despite starting seven of the eight games he played during his time in Denver, his tenure was marred by a one-game suspension and injuries, which he believes soured his relationship with Payton. He noted that after Week 12, Payton stopped communicating with him, which Greenlaw attributed to Payton's frustration over the team's return on their investment.

In his words, "He would walk by - I would walk by - and he wouldn't even look at me because of my injury. So I just knew what it was (with him) there."

After the game, Greenlaw reflected on the lack of communication, stating he hadn't spoken to Payton "in months," dating back to his time with the team. He expressed his frustration about being prematurely released, saying, "The disrespect... He couldn't be man-to-man and call my phone and say, 'We're going to cut you.'"

Despite the drama, Greenlaw channeled his emotions into his performance, leading the 49ers with 12 tackles, marking his best showing of the season. In response to Greenlaw's comments, Payton maintained a diplomatic stance, saying, "I think the world of him. I love everything about him. He plays with that emotion and so, all good."