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NFL Faces Prank Call Crisis, Considers New Security Measures

5/3/2025

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The NFL is grappling with a prank call crisis after the 2025 draft, where players were misled by fake trade notifications. To safeguard against such chaos in the future, the league is contemplating tighter restrictions on players' contact details and exploring secure communication methods like FaceTime. The success of these measures will be put to the test next April.

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Story summary

The NFL is grappling with a prank call crisis after the 2025 draft, where players were misled by fake trade notifications. To safeguard against such chaos in the future, the league is contemplating tighter restrictions on players' contact details and exploring secure communication methods like FaceTime. The success of these measures will be put to the test next April.