Falcons head coach Arthur Smith has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for violating the league's injury reporting rules. In addition, the Falcons franchise has been fined $75,000 for their involvement in the incident. This comes after the team failed to disclose running back Bijan Robinson's illness, which affected his performance in the Week Seven game against the Buccaneers.

Smith addressed the issue and expressed that he has learned from the experience. While he did not provide an explanation for the failure to disclose Robinson's illness, he acknowledged that he has been in communication with the NFL regarding the matter.

The Falcons coach commended the league for their approach and understanding of the situation. Smith emphasized that the discussions with the NFL were not confrontational and that both parties were able to express their perspectives. He mentioned that their correspondence involved a letter, rather than a time-consuming court case.

Smith admitted that there is room for improvement and emphasized that there was no intention to manipulate or deceive the injury reporting process. He acknowledged the league's position on the matter and assured that the Falcons understood their own wrongdoing.

The fine of $25,000 to Arthur Smith may not be substantial for an NFL head coach, especially considering his family's wealth as the heir to the FedEx fortune. Nonetheless, the penalty serves as a statement from the league that rules were broken and actions have consequences.

The NFL injury reporting rules are in place to ensure transparency and fairness within the league. Teams are required to disclose any injuries or illnesses that may impact a player's performance. Failure to comply with these rules can result in fines and penalties.

The Falcons organization has not issued an official statement regarding the incident. It remains to be seen whether any further actions or conversations will take place between the team and the NFL during the upcoming spring season.

It is essential for teams and coaches to adhere to the league's injury reporting rules to maintain the integrity of the game and provide accurate information to both teams and fans. The NFL has made it clear that violations will not be tolerated, regardless of the financial means of those involved.

As the fine is imposed on Arthur Smith and the Falcons franchise, this serves as a reminder to all teams and coaches to fulfill their obligations and responsibilities in accurately reporting injuries and illnesses.