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Fake Patriots Rings, Other NFL, NBA, MLB Rings, Seized By NY Border Patrol

Fake Super Bowl rings — including some that featured the New England Patriots logo — along with other rings with NFL, NBA and MLB trademarks, were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protections officers at the Rochester Port of Entry in New York, the agency announced.

Officers found what they later determined to be counterfeit rings and small championship trophies in late April, the agency said in a statement released Thursday.

The fake Super Bowl rings included those that featured the logos of the Patriots, the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders, the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins, Border Patrol said in its statement. Fake World Series rings were also found, featuring logos from the New York Yankees. Fake NBA Championship rings featured logos from the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls.

Fake NCAA basketball championship rings from Syracuse University were also found, according to the statement.

An examination of the items determined all of the items were fake and were "seized for bearing counterfeit trademarks," the agency said. The items were seized as Intellectual Property Rights violations.

"Had these items been genuine, the total Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) value would be approximately $9,000 dollars," according to the statement.

"Our officers continue to play a critical role in protecting the consumer from counterfeit items," Rochester Port Director Ronald Menz said in the statement. "Counterfeiters scam consumers into buying low-quality replicas online. Our officers diligently work to protect the American consumer by intercepting this illegitimate merchandise."

U.S. Customs and Border Protections "has the authority to detain, seize, forfeit, and ultimately destroy imported merchandise if it bears an infringing trademark or copyright that has been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office" the statement said.

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Fake New England Patriots' Super Bowl Rings Intercepted By Border Patrol Agents

Border patrol agents pulled a Malcolm Butler at the goal line when they intercepted fake Patriots' Super Bowl rings, which looked like they were from the team's fourth title over the Seahawks.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that its officers have seized Super Bowl, World Series, and NBA championship rings for bearing counterfeit trademarks.

The border patrol officers at the Rochester Port of Entry recently found several mini championship trophies and rings bearing NFL, NBA, and MLB trademarks during a shipment inspection.

The Super Bowl rings featured logos from the Pats, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, New York Giants, and Washington Redskins (now Commanders).

The World Series rings had logos from the New York Yankees, and the NBA championship rings featured logos from the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls. There was also NCAA basketball championship rings allegedly from Syracuse University.

After officers examined the merchandise, they determined that the items were not authentic and were seized for bearing counterfeit trademarks.

Had these items been genuine, the total Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) value would be about $9,000.

"Our officers continue to play a critical role in protecting the consumer from counterfeit items," Rochester Port Director Ronald Menz said in a statement. "Counterfeiters scam consumers into buying low quality replicas online. Our officers diligently work to protect the American consumer by intercepting this illegitimate merchandise."

CBP has the authority to detain, seize, forfeit, and ultimately destroy imported merchandise if it bears an infringing trademark or copyright that has been registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or the U.S. Copyright Office, and has been recorded with CBP through the e-Recordation program.

Other violations can include misclassification of merchandise, false country-of-origin markings, health and safety issues, and valuation issues.

It's also against the law to import counterfeit or pirated merchandise, and individual consumers may be liable for a fine even if they did not intend to import counterfeit or pirated merchandise.

All 32 Teams (including Patriots) Ranked By Salary Cap Space After 2024 NFL Draft

The New England Patriots are sitting pretty at the top of the list of 32 NFL teams with the most available salary cap space, following the 2024 NFL draft. 

As of right now, the Patriots are projected to still have $50.6 million in cap space. 

Keep in mind, that number is still subject to change when the team gets around to signing the draft class, along with any undrafted rookie free agents they ultimately decide to pick up. 

The Patriots being in great cap shape is good news for a team that could still be looking to splurge on more than just in-house talent at some point. They clearly have the money to make big moves in the future. Time will tell if they get a chance to make use of it.

Here's all 32 NFL teams, including the Patriots, ranked by salary cap space, per Over The Cap.

Jan 21, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; Detailed view of a New England Patriots football helmet on the field during the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of a Washington Commanders helmet during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars helmet on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 29, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; View of helmets on the field as Tennessee Titans players finish training camp practice. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; General view of the helmet belonging to Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Christopher Hinton (not pictured) before the start of the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals helmet on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 17, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; A detailed view of an Indianapolis Colts helmet on the sideline during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 20, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; View of a Detroit Lions helmet on the bench before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; View of a Houston Texans battle red helmet before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Cap space: $23.67 million

Sep 19, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A detailed view of the Cincinnati Bengals helmet during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Cap space: $23.36 million

Oct 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A detailed view of the Chicago Bears helmet before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Cap space: $22.79 million

Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Las Vegas Raiders helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 12, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers helmets on the sidelines during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Cap space: $21.69 million

Aug 19, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet sits on the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the turf before the game against the Tennessee Titans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Cap space: $16.67 million

Dec 10, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet against the Buffalo Bills during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns helmet on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Cap space: $13.58 million

Nov 5, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of an Los Angeles Rams helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of a White Cap edition Denver Broncos helmet worn by Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) before game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets helmet during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints helmet during warmups against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 21, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers helmet during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 31, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; San Francisco 49ers helmet against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 7, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; General view of the Baltimore Ravens helmet during the warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons helmet on the table before Raheem Morris is introduced as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants helmet against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 24, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detail view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 17, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, US; A general view of a Miami Dolphins helmet on the field during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 24, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; A view of a Buffalo Bills player's helmet on the sidelines against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 26, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Seattle Seahawks helmet sits on the sidelines during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 26, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; A general view of Tampa Bay Buccaneer helmets prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

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