Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
New England Patriots fined over COVID-19 protocol violations
Fine or penalty
According to an ESPN report, the New England Patriots were fined $350,000 for COVID-19 protocol violations connected to positive coronavirus tests among players.
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According to an ESPN report, the Patriots were fined 350k for COVID-19 protocol violations that were connected to the positive coronavirus tests of QB Cam Newton and other Pats players back in October.
2020
NFL penalizes the New England Patriots over unauthorized filming
Fine or penalty
The NFL fined the New England Patriots $1.1 million and required the team to forfeit its third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft after members of its TV team were seen recording from the Cincinnati Bengals' press box during a game the previous season.
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The NFL hit the New England Patriots with new penalties Sunday after members of their TV team were spotted recording from the Cincinnati Bengals’ press box during a game against the Cleveland Browns last season.
The Patriots were fined $1.1 million and will forfeit their third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft as penalties.
The New England Patriots have been fined $1.1 million by the NFL for inappropriately filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline during a game last season.