NFL Franchise Miami Dolphins Have to Forfeit Draft Pick After Having Talks With Tom Brady & Sean Payton During Off Season

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The NFL announced it stripped the Dolphins of two draft picks — including a 2023 first-round selection — after finding the organization guilty of tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton while they were under contract with other NFL teams. [{ "selector": ".fdqpx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ufrts-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-116px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".fdurr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 321px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Dolphins tampering investigation details

The NFL launched an investigation into the Dolphins after allegations made by Brian Flores. The former Miami coach alleged that the team had urged him to tamper and tank during the early stages of his three-year tenure with the team.

How did Dolphins owner tamper with Tom Brady, Sean Payton?

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The Dolphins held "impermissible communications" with both Brady and Payton as they looked to retool their organization during and after the 2021 NFL season, according to the investigation's findings. But their illegal pursuit of Brady dates began years earlier.

Miami first contacted Brady

According to the NFL's investigation, Miami first contacted Brady ahead of his final season with the Patriots in 2019. The discussions between Brady and the team were orchestrated by Dolphins vice chairman Bruce Beal under the watch of Ross.

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NFL Franchise Miami Dolphins Have to Forfeit Draft Pick After Having Talks With Tom Brady & Sean Payton During Off Season

The NFL launched an investigation into the Dolphins after allegations made by Brian Flores. The former Miami coach alleged that the team had urged him to tamper and tank during the early stages of his three-year tenure with the team.

How did Dolphins owner tamper with Tom Brady, Sean Payton?

The Dolphins held "impermissible communications" with both Brady and Payton as they looked to retool their organization during and after the 2021 NFL season, according to the investigation's findings. But their illegal pursuit of Brady dates began years earlier.

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