Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice
Summary
The NFL fined both the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each after a joint practice on August 18, 2026, that involved multiple fights between players. The league emphasized the need for good sportsmanship during joint practices to prevent injuries and violent behavior.Key Facts
- The fines were announced by the NFL after reviewing video from the practice in Oxnard, California.
- Several fights happened during the joint practice in hot, humid weather.
- Saints tight end Brock Rechsteiner body slammed a Cowboys player in a notable incident.
- Saints center Erik McCoy threw a Cowboys helmet in the air during a fight.
- Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku and McCoy exchanged punches; Ezeiruaku was ejected twice during camp.
- Both teams’ coaches nearly ended the practice early due to repeated fights.
- NFL’s Competition Committee has stressed sportsmanship at joint practices to avoid injuries.
- The Saints held another joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams without any fights or discipline issues.
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