Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Falcons and Cousins agreed on a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed shortly after the league’s 52-hour legal tampering window opened.