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NFL Fines Atlanta Falcons and Coach Jeff Ulbrich $350,000 for Draft Day Prank Call Involving Shedeur Sanders.

The NFL has fined the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 and assistant coach Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 following a prank call incident involving Ulbrich's son, who impersonated a general manager during the NFL Draft to mislead quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The prank call, which falsely suggested Sanders would be drafted by the New Orleans Saints, highlighted a breach in safeguarding confidential information, prompting the NFL to emphasize the importance of maintaining draft integrity. In response, the Falcons have acknowledged the breach and are reviewing their internal processes to prevent future incidents, while Sanders has not publicly commented as he begins his career with the Cleveland Browns.

Falcons Coordinator’s Son Prank-Calls QB Shedeur Sanders During NFL Draft, Prompting Apology from Team

During the NFL Draft, Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, prank-called former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, pretending to be New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis and falsely informing Sanders of his draft selection. This led to confusion and disappointment for Sanders, prompting the Falcons to issue an apology to him and his family, clarifying that Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of his son's actions. Jax Ulbrich expressed regret on social media, while the Falcons emphasized their commitment to preventing similar incidents in the future, as Sanders remains focused on his career despite the prank.

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