While the Atlanta Falcons initially fellt good about their 2025 NFL draft class, things changed when it was revealed that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's son was responsible for the prank phone call on Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders that went viral during draft weekend.

The fines were imposed for "failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information" ahead of the NFL draft, the league said.

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich publicly apologized on Wednesday for the prank call made by his son, Jax Ulbrich, to Shedeur Sanders while the Cleveland Browns quarterback was waiting to hear his name called in the 2025 NFL draft.