Cowboys face backlash as Jones passes $500K fine to players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has come under fire after announcing that a $500,000 fine imposed by the NFL for a series of brawls during joint practices will be passed on to the players involved. The fines were given to both the Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints following altercations in Oxnard, California. Critics argue that the punishment undermines the intent behind the NFL's penalties, which aimed to ensure player safety. Jones emphasized that the physical nature of football can lead to intense moments during joint practices, while some commentators defended his decision as necessary for player accountability. The Cowboys are scheduled to face the Arizona Cardinals in a preseason matchup on August 22.
- •The NFL fined the Cowboys and Saints $500,000 each for practice brawls.
- •Jones stated he would pass the fine to responsible players.
- •Jones discussed the heated nature of joint practices at a press conference.
- •Critics, including Shannon Sharpe, argue this decision misses the NFL's intent.
- •The Cowboys play their next preseason game against the Cardinals on August 22.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones sparks backlash after Cowboys players are asked to absorb $500K fine
- 9:30 PMNBCSports.com — Jerry Jones: Cowboys will fine the players responsible for joint practice fights with Saints - NBC Sports
"Jerry Jones has drawn criticism after deciding to pass the Cowboys’ $500,000 fine on to the players responsible. The NFL handed the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints financial penalties after a series of brawls in a joint practice session in Oxnard, California.
"Jerry will be passing along some of the $500,000 directly to the players who caused it.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 5:34 PMJerry Jones sparks backlash after Cowboys players are asked to absorb $500K fine
Jerry Jones has drawn criticism after deciding to pass the Cowboys’ $500,000 fine on to the players responsible. The NFL handed the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints financial penalties after a series of brawls in a joint practice session in Oxnard, California.
- NBCSports.comAug 20, 2026, 9:30 PMJerry Jones: Cowboys will fine the players responsible for joint practice fights with Saints - NBC Sports
Jerry will be passing along some of the $500,000 directly to the players who caused it.
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