Fox Sports' Shannon Sharpe may have landed one of the scoops of the offseason by calling up Atlanta Falcons wideout Julio Jones on live TV to ask if he's seeking a trade, but the fallout is only beginning to reveal itself.
According to Michael McCarthy and A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports, the Falcons were "blindsided" by Sharpe's stunt during Monday's episode of Undisputed as well as Jones' response—though it remains unclear if the receiver knew the call was airing on live TV.
Not only did sources tell FSO the interview has "undercut" their negotiating position in potential trades for Jones, but Fox—one of the league's broadcast partners—could face consequences from the league when it comes to future media access.