Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints Fined $500,000 Apiece by NFL for Fights During a Joint Practice
At least seven fights broke out, and Cowboys edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected after the NFL requested film from the practice.
- The NFL fined the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each on Thursday after reviewing video of their chaotic joint practice on Tuesday in Oxnard, California.
- Unusually high humidity and heat exacerbated tensions during the two-hour workout, with Saints tight end Brock Rechsteiner body-slamming Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson amid repeated post-whistle scuffles.
- Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected after throwing punches at Saints center Erik McCoy; head coach Brian Schottenheimer said players must maintain discipline to "not play over the edge."
- New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore acknowledged the lack of professionalism, speaking to his players about conduct before their next session, though both coaches considered cancelling Tuesday's practice early.
- Cowboys defensive tackle Jay Toia and edge rusher James Houston left practice with injuries Thursday, while the league continues emphasizing sportsmanship as a priority during joint training sessions.
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Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
Cowboys Defensive Line Duo Leave Practice After Visiting Injury Tent
Amidst getting fined $500,000 for the team’s role in the fights that broke out during joint practices with the New Orleans Saints earlier this week, the Dallas Cowboys got some more unfortunate news on Thursday. Defensive tackle Jay Toia walked to the injury tent during practice, and after getting checked out by the medical staff […] The post Cowboys Defensive Line Duo Leave Practice After Visiting Injury Tent appeared first on HEAVY.
Saints, Cowboys given hefty fines after several fights at joint practice
According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, both the Cowboys and Saints were fined $500,000 each for what it called “the actions that took place at the joint practice between the teams earlier this week.”
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