In the aftermath, Belichick was fined the league maximum of $500,000. The Patriots themselves were fined $250,000 and had to forfeit a first round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Following the incident, Bill Belichick was punished with the maximum fine of $500,000. The New England Patriots were also penalized $250,000 and had to forfeit a first-round draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft as a consequence.