Cowboys and Saints brawl during practice, Schottenheimer expresses frustration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
During a joint practice on August 18, the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints engaged in a brawl, prompting comments from Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer. He described the session as 'chippy' and emphasized the need for his players to maintain composure. Schottenheimer specifically mentioned Donovan Ezeiruaku, who has been ejected twice for throwing punches during practice in Oxnard. He noted the unfortunate impact on their ability to have a productive practice without interference from the fights.
- •Cowboys and Saints practiced together on August 18
- •Practice marred by brawl between players
- •Schottenheimer criticized the lack of discipline
- •Donovan Ezeiruaku ejected for throwing punches
- •Coaches aim to improve team composure moving forward
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Schottenheimer upset with his team for brawl with Saints
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