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Falcons Accept NFL Fines After Prank Call to Shedeur Sanders Exposes Security Breach

Jeff Ulbrich and the Falcons have apologized, committed to community service, and pledged to improve data security following the incident involving Ulbrich's son.

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Overview

  • Jeff Ulbrich’s son, Jax, used confidential contact information from a Falcons iPad to prank-call NFL prospect Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 Draft.
  • The NFL fined the Falcons $250,000 and Ulbrich $100,000 for failing to safeguard sensitive data, penalties both parties have accepted without appeal.
  • Ulbrich publicly apologized to Shedeur Sanders and his father, Deion Sanders, in person, describing them as 'amazingly gracious' in their response.
  • The Falcons and the Ulbrich family are collaborating on community service initiatives as part of their commitment to address the incident.
  • The NFL is continuing its investigation into other prank calls targeting draft prospects, while Georgia authorities have ruled out criminal charges in this case.