The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints have each been fined $500,000 by the NFL following a series of fights during a joint practice. This penalty comes after multiple altercations were reported, with over ten fights breaking out during the session, which included pushing, shoving, and punches thrown.
The latest incident involved Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, reportedly ignited by Ferguson's reaction to a tackle. Ferguson threw the ball at Overshown, but the confrontation was quickly resolved without further escalation. Notably, Cowboys edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected from practice after throwing a punch, marking his second ejection of training camp.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed his disappointment over the fights, stating they took away from valuable practice time. He emphasized the need for focus during training, saying, "Nobody wants this. We want to get the work in." With the joint practices now concluded, the Cowboys are set to prepare for their upcoming preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Source: si.com.
