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NFL Scrimmage Erupts: Punches, Helmets Fly
19 Aug
Summary
- Multiple fights broke out during a joint practice.
- A player was ejected after throwing punches during the brawl.
- Helmets were thrown and bodies were slammed during the incident.
Joint training camp practices between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in Oxnard, California, escalated into significant altercations on Tuesday. The competitive session, which involved full pads, devolved into multiple large-scale fights between the NFC rivals. Initial pushing and shoving among players like Chris Olave and Malik Hooker quickly intensified.
During the widespread brawls, helmets were discarded, and players were slammed to the ground. Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected from the practice after throwing a punch, notably at Saints center Erik McCoy, who had earlier lost his helmet and then thrown a Cowboys helmet. Coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed disappointment but also defiance, stating his team would not tolerate disrespect.
Despite the heated exchanges, a Cowboys player, Jalen Thompson, asserted his team's dominance in the confrontations. The incident highlights the intensity and competitive nature of NFL training camps, even in practice settings.
