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First Major Fight of Eagles Camp Breaks Out
Fred Johnson and Moro Ojomo were separated after back-to-back scuffles, and Nick Sirianni ended the session 13 minutes early.
- On Thursday, August 13, Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Fred Johnson and defensive tackle Moro Ojomo engaged in a fight, forcing head coach Nick Sirianni to end the 11th training camp practice early.
- Three weeks of physical practice sessions escalated tempers between the offense and defense, with pushing and shoving breaking out as camp intensified.
- Johnson and Ojomo fought in two stages during team drills; Johnson blocked Ojomo and landed on him with his full 326 pounds, prompting Ojomo to later dive at Johnson's knees.
- Players and staff intervened to separate the linemen, while head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman spoke with Johnson as practice ended 13 minutes ahead of schedule.
- The Philadelphia Eagles face the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday while managing injury concerns including hamstring issues for receivers DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, and a glute injury for cornerback Quinyon Mitchell.
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First major fight of Eagles camp breaks out
The Eagles' Fred Johnson and Moro Ojomo get into it.
·Allentown, United States
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Left
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- 73% of the sources lean Left
73% Left
L 73%
C 27%
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