Giants reportedly will be fined for illegal use of walkie-talkies vs. Cowboys

By Cameron DaSilva, Cameron DaSilva

Published January 31, 2017

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 11: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Head coach Ben McAdoo of the New York Giants reacts during a game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 11, 2016 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 10-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The New York Giants have found themselves at the center of a couple of controversies the past two weeks. First, they reportedly told the NFL that the Pittsburgh Steelers had deflated footballs, which was later dubbed "much ado about nothing." One week later, they were on the other side, illegally using walkie-talkies when their headset communication went down.

As a result, the Giants are reportedly expected to be fined for it, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. New York isn't expected to lose a draft pick, though.

Because the Giants' headset communication went down, they were not allowed to use walkie-talkies to communicate. Head coach Ben McAdoo was seen talking into one for a handful of plays, relaying calls to quarterback Eli Manning.

The Cowboys didn't file a formal complaint to the league as it had no impact on the game, but the Giants will reportedly still pay for breaking the rules.

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