Jun 13, 2024, 6:52 PM
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Falcons penalized for breaking NFL tampering rules with Kirk Cousins
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- The NFL fined and stripped the Atlanta Falcons of a draft pick for tampering with Kirk Cousins.
- The Falcons had impermissible contact with Kirk Cousins, violating the league's rules.
- This violation resulted in significant penalties for the team.
The NFL has announced its punishment for the Atlanta Falcons for tampering with former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and two other players. The league is taking a fifth-round pick in next year's draft from Atlanta, as well as fining the team $250,000 and general manager Terry Fontenot $50,000. The team also tampered with wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner. Tampering refers to making contact with a potential signee outside of the windows allowed by the league. Cousins' deal with the Falcons is for four years and $180 million, with $100 million guaranteed. Cousins played six seasons with the Vikings before joining the Falcons.
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