Cowboys, Saints fined $500,000 apiece for fights at joint practice
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL fined the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each following a brawl-filled joint practice at the Cowboys' training camp in Oxnard, California.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans to appeal the fine but understands the league's emphasis on sportsmanship and intends to fine involved players internally.
- The altercations included physical fights, helmet throwing, and a notable body slam by Saints tight end Brock Rechsteiner, leading to multiple scuffles and ejections during the practice.
- Both teams' coaches nearly ended the practice early due to repeated post-whistle incidents, with Saints coach Kellen Moore acknowledging non-football behavior occurred.
- The Saints conducted a clean joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams afterward, emphasizing professionalism and avoiding further disciplinary issues ahead of their preseason game.
