On Sunday, ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reported that the Falcons and Eagles were likely to face punishments for tampering with Kirk Cousins and Saquon Barkley, respectively. However, as the week has passed without any announcement, it seems that unless there is a Saturday announcement, it is unlikely to happen for now.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the timing, there was a strong indication in last weekend’s report that both teams were going to face consequences, with the Falcons expected to receive a harsher punishment than the Eagles. Whether the announcement comes today, next week, next month or even next March, the punishments will eventually be handed down. It remains to be seen what those punishments will be and how transparent the league will be about the evidence and investigation surrounding the tampering allegations.
It is important to note that Schefter only mentioned that the punishments were “likely” and not definite. Plans can change once news of an impending announcement is leaked. Additionally, there is no immediate deadline for any action to be taken if the punishment involves 2025 draft picks which would not need to be implemented until April of next year. The NFL has not yet made any official statements regarding these allegations and it remains uncertain when they will make their decision on whether or not to impose penalties on these teams.
In conclusion, while there is uncertainty around when exactly these penalties will be announced, it is clear that both teams are facing consequences for their actions. The league will have to take into consideration all aspects of this case before making a final decision on what kind of punishment should be imposed on both teams.
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