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 eyes Falcons, Eagles for possible tampering

NFL Investigating Possible Tampering by Falcons and Eagles The NFL is investigating whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies by reaching agreements with Kirk Cousins and Saquon Barkley shortly after the legal tampering window opened for free agents. The Eagles’ pitch to Barkley, made by Penn State coach James Franklin, was revealed … Read more

Eagles, Falcons attract NFL’s attention with tampering allegations

Tampering Allegations Draw NFL’s Focus on Eagles and Falcons The NFL is investigating potential tampering by the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons in relation to player communications during the free-agency negotiating window. Eagles GM Howie Roseman allegedly spoke directly with Saquon Barkley before the new league year began, despite the team denying any wrongdoing. The … Read more