NFL Takes Disciplinary Action Against Atlanta Falcons and Coach Following 2023 NFL Draft Incident

**NFL Issues Massive Fines to Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich Over Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Prank Call**

In a shocking move, the National Football League (NFL) has issued massive fines to the Atlanta Falcons and their head coach, Jeff Ulbrich, in relation to a prank call made to quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the 2023 NFL Draft.

According to sources, the organization “failed to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club in advance of the NFL Draft,” leading to the hefty fines. The incident involved Jax, a friend of Ulbrich’s who gained access to the draft contact phone number for Sanders off an open iPad while visiting his parent’s home.

The prank call, which took place over the weekend, was made by a friend of Ulbrich’s, Jax, who identified himself as New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis. The call disrupted the momentous occasion for Sanders, causing him to become emotional and embarrassed in front of millions of viewers.

Ulbrich issued an apology on social media, stating that he was “deeply sorry” for his son’s actions. However, the NFL has taken a strong stance against the incident, imposing significant penalties on the Falcons organization.

It is unclear what the exact amounts of the fines are at this time. The NFL typically keeps such information confidential to maintain competitive balance among teams and protect player privacy.

The league will not take any further action regarding the prank calls made to other players during the draft, as an investigation has concluded that these incidents were unrelated to Sanders’ situation.

Fox News Digital was unable to reach Ulbrich or a representative from the Atlanta Falcons for comment on the matter.

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nfl-issues-massive-fines-falcons-jeff-ulbrich-over-shedeur-sanders-nfl-draft-prank-call