The NFL handed down rulings on two noteworthy tampering cases involving the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons faced discipline for their pursuit of Kirk Cousins, while the Eagles were cleared of accusations regarding signing Saquon Barkley. Atlanta was fined but ultimately benefitted from the tampering, unlike the Minnesota Vikings who lost out on Cousins. Meanwhile, the Eagles avoid drama and pressure with the situation resolved, leaving New York Giants fans displeased with Barkley's move to the rival Eagles.