The NFL has imposed a fine of $250,000 on the Atlanta Falcons and $100,000 on defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich over a prank call made by Ulbrich’s son, Jax, to shedeur Sanders’ phone number during the recent NFL draft.
Sanders was one of the most-touted draft prospects but had his selection delayed after receiving an allegedly fake call from the New Orleans Saints’ general manager. The call turned out to be a hoax, and he eventually received his real call from the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.
Jax Ulbrich apologized for the prank call on Instagram, while Jeff Ulbrich expressed remorse in a press conference, saying “My actions were inexcusable” and promising that the family will work hard to demonstrate they are better than this.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/30/sport/nfl-fines-falcons-jeff-ulbrich-shedeur-sanders-spt/index.html