Melissa Fato
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NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-30-2025 3PM EDT
The NFL says the fine is for failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information shared with the Falcons in advance of the draft. The Falcons said Ulbrich's 21-year-old son, Jax, found a phone number for Sanders on an open iPad at his parents' house. He and a friend prank called the quarterback last week, offering a spot on the New Orleans Saints.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-30-2025 3PM EDT
Ulbrich says he wasn't aware of his son's actions. The Falcons say they're cooperating with the league and are confident in their security policies moving forward. They also say the Ulbrich family is working on community service initiatives in reaction to last week's events. Sanders was selected over the weekend in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. For NPR News, I'm Melissa Fato in Atlanta.