An investigation into a “bounty program” reveals the New Orleans football team paid more than 20 defensive players for injuring the competition over the past three seasons. MPR reports payouts reached a high of $50,000 during the playoffs. The Saints beat the Vikings in the 2010 NFC championship game to go on and win the Super Bowl.
NFL: Saints paid players to injure opponents, including Vikings

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