Multiple fights mar Cowboys-Saints joint practice
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Key Points:
- Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed frustration after multiple fights broke out during a joint practice with the Saints, describing himself as being "in charge of fight club."
- Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected for throwing a punch, marking his second ejection during training camp, while cornerback Caelen Carson also threw a punch that went unnoticed by officials.
- The practice featured aggressive incidents from both teams, including Saints center Erik McCoy throwing a helmet and Saints tight end Moliki Matavao wrestling a Cowboys player to the ground.
- Schottenheimer and Saints coach Kellen Moore considered ending the practice early due to the chaos but ultimately continued to the end, with Schottenheimer expressing disappointment over the lack of productive work.
- While Schottenheimer condemned fighting, he emphasized valuing toughness and playing on the edge, acknowledging that both teams contributed to the heated atmosphere in what he called a "sloppy practice."
