A federal court judge has rejected attempts by New England Patriots fans to get the NFL to restore the team's draft pick lost in the aftermath of the Deflategate scandal.
U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor on Friday ruled against motions filed earlier this month by fans, writing, "After reviewing the complaint, it appears highly unlikely that plaintiffs will succeed on the merits of any of their claims."
A group of fans sued the NFL on April 5 in an effort to recover the first-round draft pick taken from the team as punishment for the "Deflategate" scandal.