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NFL Penalizes Falcons $250K, 2025 Pick for Tampering

Jun 13, 2024, 03:02 PM

The NFL has penalized the Atlanta Falcons for improper contact with prospective unrestricted free agents Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney, and Charlie Woerner during the two-day negotiating period prior to the start of the 2024 League Year. As a result, the Falcons will forfeit their original fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and pay a fine of $250,000. Additionally, General Manager Terry Fontenot has been fined $50,000. The NFL's findings indicated that the violations occurred during the two-day negotiating window, which led to a less severe punishment compared to other cases.