49ers’ Dre Greenlaw had to be held back after his postgame confrontation with Sean Payton

Comments FacebookTweetLinkedInRedditThreadsWhatsAppEmail San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is not the biggest fan of Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton.

Greenlaw clearly had a chip on his shoulder as his Niners took on the Broncos Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The 29-year-old, who got cut by Denver in March, clearly had revenge on his mind during the contest.

Greenlaw made a tackle near the Broncos’ sideline early in the first quarter and had a spicy message for Payton once he got back on his feet.

🚨“You f*cked up releasing me” “I know” — Dre Greenlaw exchanges words with Broncos HC Sean Payton https://t.co/Qj9nbQgwDq

The in-game exchange wasn’t enough to get the resentment out of Greenlaw’s system. Greenlaw also confronted Payton after the 49ers’ 24-14 win and had to be held back by teammate Fred Warner.

#49ers Fred Warner had to hold Dre Greenlaw back from Sean Payton after the Broncos game 👀 Via: @Romi_Bean https://t.co/DYKxpGshMV

“I mean I just haven’t talked to him in months,” Greenlaw said after the game. “Even since I was on the team. It’s just a lot.”

After spending his first six seasons with the 49ers, Greenlaw signed a three-year, $35 million contract with the Broncos last March. Greenlaw did not have the season Denver hoped for after missing the first six weeks due to a quad injury.

Greenlaw also got suspended for a game last season for threatening a referee at the end of the Broncos’ Week 7 win over the New York Giants. Greenlaw once again let his emotions get the better of him on Sunday.

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