NFL Fines Cowboys and Saints $500,000 for Joint Practice Fights

The NFL has fined both the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each following several altercations during a joint practice on Tuesday. The incidents included physical confrontations, with notable actions such as Saints wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner tackling Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson to the ground.

The league confirmed the fines, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship during joint practices, which has been a focus for the Competition Committee in recent years. Teams were reminded of their responsibilities to prevent unsportsmanlike conduct that could lead to injuries.

Following the practice, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged the intensity of the situation, noting that both teams were involved in the conflicts. He mentioned discussions with Saints head coach Kellen Moore about potentially ending the practice early due to the escalating tensions. The Cowboys are set to play their next preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday.