NFL Levies Heavy Punishment on Cowboys, Saints for Fighting at Practice
Summary
The NFL fined the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each after multiple fights broke out during a joint practice. The NFL reminded teams to maintain good sportsmanship to avoid injuries during these sessions.Key Facts
- The Cowboys and Saints held a joint practice that involved seven fights.
- Both teams were fined $500,000 by the NFL for their players' conduct.
- The NFL's Competition Committee has emphasized sportsmanship at joint practices in recent years.
- All NFL teams received a memo before training camp about preventing unsportsmanlike behavior.
- Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was removed from practice after reportedly throwing a punch.
- Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer called the practice "chippy" but said players should play hard without crossing the line.
- Saints head coach Kellen Moore said the practice was not ideal but acknowledged the work got done.
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