Falcons forfeit pick for tampering; Eagles cleared

Eagles not penalized, Falcons lose draft pick for tampering The Atlanta Falcons were penalized for tampering violations related to signing three players before the official free agency period. They were docked a fifth-round pick and fined $250,000, with general manager Terry Fontenot fined $50,000. The NFL cleared the Philadelphia Eagles of tampering allegations while signing … Read more

NFL declares Falcons tampered with Kirk Cousins, two others; Atlanta to forfeit 2025 draft pick, pay fine

NFL Finds Falcons Guilty of Tampering with Kirk Cousins and Two Other Players; Atlanta to Lose 2025 Draft Pick and Pay Fine The Atlanta Falcons have been penalized by the NFL for improperly pursuing quarterback Kirk Cousins during the 2024 free agency period, resulting in a forfeited draft pick and fines for the team’s general … Read more

Lions forfeit last OTA session after rules break

Lions miss final OTA practice due to rule violation The Detroit Lions lost a day of organized offseason workouts for breaking rules regarding on-field contact during a practice in late May. The team takes the NFL’s Offseason Program rules seriously and will be more vigilant in the future. The forfeited day was scheduled for Monday, … Read more