The Miami Dolphins were guilty of tampering in an attempt to add quarterback Tom Brady on multiple occasions and while Brady was on multiple different teams over a four-year span, according to an NFL investigation. The Dolphins will lose a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick.
The investigation followed coach Brian Flores’ accusations of tampering — and of owner Stephen Ross offering a per-game sum for tanking in hopes of improving the team’s draft position under Flores. The NFL claimed that Ross’ offer of payment was “not intended to be taken seriously.