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Falcons Fined $250K After Draft Prank Call Scandal

5/1/2025

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Falcons Fined Over Prank

The NFL has hit the Atlanta Falcons with a hefty $250,000 fine, while defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich faces a $100,000 penalty after his son, Jax, prank-called quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft. Jax, who found Sanders' number on an unattended iPad, has since apologized, but the Falcons are taking the matter seriously as the league probes other similar incidents.

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Shedeur Sanders, a promising quarterback, was unexpectedly picked in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, as doubts about his abilities and media portrayal swayed teams. Yet, his third-place ranking in rookie jersey sales reveals unwavering fan enthusiasm, hinting at a bright future in the NFL's changing landscape.

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Falcons Fined Over Prank

The NFL has hit the Atlanta Falcons with a hefty $250,000 fine, while defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich faces a $100,000 penalty after his son, Jax, prank-called quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft. Jax, who found Sanders' number on an unattended iPad, has since apologized, but the Falcons are taking the matter seriously as the league probes other similar incidents.

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