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NFL Fines Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich $350,000 Over Shedeur Sanders Prank Call

The Atlanta Falcons and their defensive coordinator face penalties after Ulbrich's son accessed confidential draft information to prank-call Sanders, triggering league scrutiny and sanctions.

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No stranger to adversity, Jeff Ulbrich went 3-9 as the New York Jets' interim head coach in 2024.
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Atlanta Falcons logo in the media room before the start of Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility.  Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Overview

  • The NFL fined the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 for failing to prevent the leak of confidential draft information.
  • Jax Ulbrich, Jeff Ulbrich's 21-year-old son, accessed Shedeur Sanders' draft contact number from an open iPad and used it to stage a prank call impersonating Saints GM Mickey Loomis.
  • Sanders, projected as a top draft pick, fell to the fifth round, where he was selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns after enduring the hoax.
  • The Falcons and Jax Ulbrich issued public apologies, with the team pledging to review internal security protocols and participate in community service initiatives.
  • The NFL continues to investigate other prank calls reported during the draft, including one involving Colts tight end Tyler Warren.