New Orleans Saints' rival Atlanta Falcons set to receive punishment for tampering soon
A rival of the New Orleans Saints have been in some hot water for more than one reason this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins, a clear veteran upgrade at quarterback. That being said, they then used a top ten pick to select QB Michael Penix Jr. from Washington. The decision has been one […]
A rival of the New Orleans Saints have been in some hot water for more than one reason this offseason.
The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins, a clear veteran upgrade at quarterback. That being said, they then used a top ten pick to select QB Michael Penix Jr. from Washington. The decision has been one of the most ridiculed during an NFL Draft over the past decade. It was a truly mind-boggling pick after inking Cousins to a four-year deal. Their other situation this offseason involves Cousins, too.
The Falcons have been investigated for contact they may or may not have had with Cousins.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, their punishment is expected to be announced this week.
Schefter also has a source who believes that the Falcons' punishment will be more harsh than the Philadelphia Eagles' punishment for potential tampering with Saquon Barkley before they signed him.
One league source indicated that the Falcons' alleged transgressions are considered more significant, and the discipline is expected to be more severe for Atlanta.
In the past, the league has taken tampering seriously and disciplined teams accordingly.
There's a legitimate possibility that Atlanta could lose some notable draft capital and face a hefty fine, too. The draft picks would be much more costly in the long run simply because of their roster composition.
The Miami Dolphins forfeited their 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton on three occasions from 2019 to 2022. Owner Stephen Ross and vice chairman Bruce Beal were both fined from that incident. Ross was fined $1.5 million, and Beal was fined $500,000.
It'll be interesting to see how this unfolds for the NFC South rival for the Saints. Of course, their fans are rooting for the worst for the Falcons in order to hurt their future chances of success.
