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Ronnie Bell carted off because of heat as fights break out during Saints-Cowboys joint practice

Ronnie Bell carted off because of heat as fights break out during Saints-Cowboys joint practice

Summary

During a joint practice between the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys, Saints wide receiver Ronnie Bell was taken off the field due to heat-related issues. The practice included several fights between players, resulting in the ejection of Dallas linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku for throwing punches.

Key Facts

  • Ronnie Bell was affected by heat and was carted off the field during practice in Oxnard, California.
  • The weather was in the high 70s Fahrenheit but felt hotter due to high humidity caused by El Nino.
  • Multiple fights occurred during the practice, including between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense.
  • Dallas linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku fought with Saints players and was ejected for punching.
  • Ezeiruaku had been ejected before in the previous season for a similar incident.
  • Saints center Erik McCoy threw a Cowboys helmet into the air during one altercation.
  • Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer plans to discuss the ejection with Ezeiruaku but values players standing up for themselves.
  • Ronnie Bell has played 28 games in the NFL with the 49ers and Saints, with 10 catches for 113 yards and four touchdowns.
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