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, Belichick was penalized the maximum fine of $500,000. The Patriots were fined $250,000 and had to forfeit a first-round draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.