Brian Schottenheimer leads Cowboys in heated joint practice with Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
During a joint practice on August 19, 2026, between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints, tensions escalated into numerous brawls. The session saw at least six separate fights, with physical altercations including players removing helmets. Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected for throwing a punch. Both head coaches, Brian Schottenheimer and Kellen Moore, contemplated ending the practice early due to the chaos but ultimately decided to continue. Schottenheimer acknowledged the practice was unproductive, stressing the need for discipline as the regular season approaches.
- •Joint practice held in Oxnard ended with multiple fights.
- •Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku ejected for his second fight.
- •Head coaches considered cutting the practice short due to altercations.
- •Schottenheimer described the practice as sloppy and lacking improvement.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Schottenheimer accused of breaking the first rule of 'Fight Club' after Cowboys-Saints brawl
"Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer broke the first rule of Fight Club after a massive, multi-player joint practice brawl with the New Orleans Saints.
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