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.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Spicy joint practice between Cowboys and Saints erupts into multiple big fights, ejection
- 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.
Sources
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.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 12:20 PMBold predictions for Sunday Night Football NFL Week 6: Cowboys vs Packers
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PMLive stream Jaguars vs Texans for free: Watch NFL Week 5, TV channel
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 11:47 AMIs Chris Olave playing today? Injury update, fantasy advice for Saints WR in Week 6
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 AMWhy Micah Parsons didn't prioritize facing Cowboys in return from injury
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 11:40 AMChristian Watson impresses Jordan Love with major improvement with the Packers
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 11:31 AMNew York Giants' Abdul Carter, Andrew Thomas expected to play vs. Saints