Cowboys and Saints engage in multiple fights during joint practice

The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints experienced a chaotic joint practice on August 18, 2026, in Oxnard, California, marked by multiple fights. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed disappointment over the lack of productive work due to various skirmishes, which escalated to team-wide altercations, including players throwing punches., linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected for throwing a punch. Schottenheimer and Saints coach Kellen Moore discussed potentially ending the practice early if fighting continued. Amid the chaos, both teams had some positive plays, including interceptions and long touchdown receptions, but Schottenheimer lamented the overall practice performance. The Cowboys will likely not play starters in their next two preseason games, focusing on preparation for their matchup against the New York Giants.

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