Sources – Falcons and Eagles Likely Fake Decisions This Week

A resolution in the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles’ alleged free agent tampering cases is expected to come this week, according to league sources.

The Falcons were investigated for contact they may or may not have had with then-free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​before signing with Atlanta. The Eagles were investigated for contact they may or may not have had with running back Saquon Barkley, then a free agent. The NFL has spoken to various members of both organizations.

A league source indicated that the Falcons’ alleged transgressions are considered more significant and that discipline should be harsher for Atlanta.

In the past, the league has taken tampering seriously and disciplined teams accordingly.

The Miami Dolphins lost their 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round selection for tampering with quarterback Tom Brady and coach Sean Payton three times from 2019 to 2022. Team owner Stephen Ross and Vice President/Limited Partner Bruce Beal fined; Ross was fined $1.5 million, while Beal was fined $500,000.

The Kansas City Chiefs lost their 2016 third-round pick and 2017 sixth-round selection for tampering with wide receiver Jeremy Maclin in 2015. The Chiefs were also fined $250,000. Coach Andy Reid was fined $75,000, and then-general manager John Dorsey was fined $25,000.