usatoday.com - 3/25/2008
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The San Francisco 49ers have forfeited their fifth-round pick in next month's NFL draft after commissioner Roger Goodell deemed ...
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Commissioner Takes 5th Round Choice Away from 49ers
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... linebacker Lance Briggs. The teams will also switch their picks in the third round of the draft as the 49ers’ pick was five spots higher than the Bears’. The 49ers violated NFL rules by contacting Briggs’ agent Drew Rosenhaus during the regular season. As expected, the 49ers are not happy with the decision, as reported by USAToday.com: "The 49ers organization ...
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Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 3/24/2008
The San Francisco 49ers forfeited their fifth-round pick in next month's NFL draft on Monday after commissioner Roger Goodell deemed them guilty of tampering with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs. Goodell also determined the teams will switch picks in ...
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