Jerry Jones: Cowboys will fine the players responsible for joint practice fights with Saints

NBC Sports • August 20, 2026 • sports

Key Points:

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans to fine players responsible for a $500,000 league fine incurred due to fights during joint practices.
Jones aims to recoup some or all of the financial penalty by passing the cost onto the players involved.
The Cowboys intend to appeal the league-imposed fine, which could potentially reduce or eliminate the team's financial burden.
However, it is considered unlikely the league will reduce the fines, as they serve to discourage fights and promote team accountability.
The large fines are designed to incentivize teams to prevent such incidents, and shifting costs to players may reinforce this deterrent.