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NFL Imposes Fines on Falcons and Coach for Prank Call Incident Involving Shedeur Sanders

The Atlanta Falcons and their defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, have been fined a total of $350,000 by the NFL after a prank call targeting college football star Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft. The hefty fine includes $250,000 for the Falcons and $100,000 for Ulbrich, whose son was identified as responsible for the prank. Reports indicate that several draft prospects received similar prank calls, but the incident involving Sanders has drawn significant attention. While some commentators have criticized the prank and its timing, others have suggested that the event is being blown out of proportion. Ulbrich has since publicly apologized to Sanders and the Falcons organization for the actions of his son.
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