Brawls erupt during Cowboys-Saints joint practice amid preseason tensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints engaged in a heated joint practice on August 18 in Oxnard, California. Six separate fights broke out, with players from both teams involved in physical altercations., Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku and Saints center Erik McCoy exchanged punches early in the session, which led to increased tensions and further skirmishes. Coaches and officials were required to intervene multiple times to restore order during the practice. Both teams prepare for their final preseason game on August 28.
- •Six separate fights occurred during joint practice on August 18.
- •Ezeiruaku and McCoy were involved in an early altercation.
- •Coaches intervened multiple times to restore order.
- •Dallas Cowboys have a 1-0 preseason record entering the practice.
- •New Orleans Saints are currently 0-1 in the preseason.
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