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The NFL has a history of punishing teams for tampering with players and coaches. The most recent case involved the Arizona Cardinals, who swapped draft picks with the Philadelphia Eagles for tampering with defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. The Dolphins previously lost a first-round pick for tampering with Sean Payton and Tom Brady. In 2016, the Chiefs lost a third-round pick for communicating with Jeremy Maclin during the negotiating window. The potential punishment for the Falcons depends on the extent of their violations. Kirk Cousins reportedly spoke to the team’s head athletic trainer and director of player personnel during the negotiating window, which is prohibited. Tight end Kyle Pitts may have also recruited Cousins at the direction of the Falcons. If the Falcons are found to have violated multiple rules, they could face a more severe punishment than the typical third-round pick penalty.

The NFL is expected to impose significant penalties on the Atlanta Falcons for violating tampering rules during the recent free agency period. The violations involve the signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins, who was previously with the Minnesota Vikings. Falcons owner Arthur Blank has denied any wrongdoing, but the league’s investigation has reportedly uncovered evidence of illegal contact between the team and Cousins’ camp prior to the legal tampering period. The severity of the penalty will depend on the findings of the investigation, but it is likely to include the forfeiture of future draft picks.

The NFL’s investigation into allegations of tampering by the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles is nearing its conclusion. The Falcons are believed to face the more severe punishment for violating NFL rules regarding contact with free agents before the designated tampering period.