MIAMI (SNN-TV) – The NFL notified the Miami Dolphins today major disciplinary measures, for violations of league policies relating to the integrity of the game.
The Dolphins will be stripped of its 2023 first-round pick. In addition to the first-round pick, the Dolphins also will forfeit their 2024 third-round selection.
Following a six-month investigation, the league found the Dolphins — primarily team owner Stephen Ross — violated the anti-tampering policy on three occasions from 2019 to 2022 in conversations with Tom Brady and the agent for then-New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton.
The NFL, however, found no evidence that the team intentionally lost games during the 2019 season. Ross, meanwhile, was fined $1.5 million and suspended through Oct. 17, during which time he isn’t permitted to be at the Dolphins’ facility or represent the team at any team event.
Both Ross and Beal tampered with Brady following the 2021 season, when he was under contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Dolphins and Buccaneers begin joint practice in Tampa, beginning next Wednesday.