Falcons Tampering Penalty: NFL’s Ruling Explained

Fans are buzzing after the NFL penalized the Falcons for tampering with Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney, and Charlie Woerner. Find out how they feel below!

Summary

  • Fans wonder if the tampering penalties were worth only a 5th rounder
  • Violations were deemed administrative, not involving illicit contact
  • Comparisons drawn to other tampering punishments

Buzzing Reactions

The violations are considered logistical/administrative, such as making travel arrangements after players agreed to terms, and did not involve contact prior to the negotiating window, per sources. – mvanigan

In other words, tamper away! – Thursdeh

THAT’S BULLSHIT DOUG, KICK THEM OFF THE TOUR – daybreaker

Surprising Readjustments

And every genius on here thought it’d be like 8 first rounders. The Dolphins punishment for tampering with Brady and Payton is hilarious now. – Netwealth5