The Atlanta Falcons have been penalized by the NFL for violating anti-tampering rules in their signings of quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney, and tight end Charlie Woerner during free agency in March. The team has lost a fifth-round pick in the upcoming draft and has been fined $250,000, with general manager Terry Fontenot also receiving a $50,000 fine.
The Falcons reached agreements with Cousins, Mooney, and Woerner shortly after the legal tampering window opened. Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed, while Mooney agreed to a $39 million, three-year deal, and Woerner signed a $12 million, three-year contract.
