Cowboys and Saints joint practice features multiple fights, ejection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
During a joint practice on August 18, 2026, between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in Oxnard, California, tensions escalated into several significant fights. The scrimmage, characterized by physical play, resulted in the ejection of Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku for throwing a punch. Players from both teams engaged in skirmishes, Chris Olave and Malik Hooker, with bodies slamming and helmets tossed during the confrontations. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed disappointment regarding the incidents but characterized the practice as chippy on both sides.
- •Joint practice occurred on August 18, 2026, in Oxnard, California.
- •Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected for throwing a punch during the fights.
- •Chris Olave and Malik Hooker were involved in a notable confrontation.
- •Multiple skirmishes broke out, with helmets tossed and physical altercations.
- •Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer commented on the chippy nature of practice.
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- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Spicy joint practice between Cowboys and Saints erupts into multiple brawls, ejection
"The dog days of summer are in full effect, and NFL training camps are taking their toll.
"The dog days of summer are in full effect, and NFL training camps are taking their toll.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:15 AMSpicy joint practice between Cowboys and Saints erupts into multiple big fights, ejection
The dog days of summer are in full effect, and NFL training camps are taking their toll.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:15 AMSpicy joint practice between Cowboys and Saints erupts into multiple brawls, ejection
The dog days of summer are in full effect, and NFL training camps are taking their toll.
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