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Cowboys' Donovan Ezeiruaku fined for actions in loss to Giants

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Cowboys' Donovan Ezeiruaku fined for actions in loss to Giants

Summary

During the Dallas Cowboys' season opener against the New York Giants on September 17, 2026, linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was fined $11,941 for unnecessary roughness after committing a facemask penalty in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys lost to the Giants 28-20, a game where New York started strong. Ezeiruaku led the Cowboys with 10 tackles but has faced scrutiny for disciplinary issues, including being ejected from a training camp practice for fighting. Other Cowboys players also received fines: running back Javonte Williams was penalized for taunting, and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was fined for a late hit on Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.

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By the Numbers

•Cowboys lost to the Giants 28-20 in Week 1.
•Ezeiruaku was fined for unnecessary roughness after a facemask penalty.
•Javonte Williams and DeMarvion Overshown also received fines for their actions.
•Ezeiruaku has faced prior disciplinary actions during training camp.

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The Dallas Cowboys season opener against the New York Giants last week on “Sunday Night Football” is a game the former wants to forget for several reasons.New York dominated from the opening whistle, scoring a touchdown on its opening drive and cruising to a 28-20 victory.But that wasn’t the worst part for some Cowboys players. […] The post Cowboys Star Hit With Significant NFL Punishment for What He Did vs the Giants appeared first on HEAVY.
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