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The NFL confirmed in March that it was looking
into the possibility of tampering by the teams prior to the
start of free agency. The reviews focus on quarterback Kirk
Cousins agreeing to a four-year, $180 million contract with the
Falcons, and running back Saquon Barkley signing a three-year,
$37.75 million deal with the Eagles.
ESPN cited one league source as indicating that the Falcons'
situation is considered more significant, and the discipline is
expected to be more severe.
The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick in the 2023
NFL Draft and a third-round selection in 2024 for tampering with
quarterback Tom Brady and coach Sean Payton.
The Kansas City Chiefs lost their third-round pick in the 2016
NFL Draft and a sixth-round selection in 2017 for tampering with
wide receiver Jeremy Maclin in 2015.
The Dolphins and Chiefs also were fined as part of their
respective punishments.
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