The Falcons have been hit with a penalty for violating the NFL’s tampering policy during free agency. As a result, they will lose a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft. The violation involved tampering with three free agents, including quarterback Kirk Cousins. However, despite the severity of the offense, the punishment was surprisingly mild.
Meanwhile, on another front, the Denver Broncos are set to add former Falcons linebacker Andre Smith to their roster. Smith is a 27-year-old linebacker who played in 11 games for the Falcons last season and made one start. During that time, he recorded 13 solo tackles, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Originally a seventh-round pick, Smith worked his way up from the team’s practice squad to earn a spot on the roster after starting linebacker Troy Anderson got injured. This news was first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
