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Cowboys fined $500,000 after brawl with Saints in joint practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:06 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Cowboys fined $500,000 after brawl with Saints in joint practice

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints were fined $500,000 each by the NFL following a physical joint practice in Oxnard earlier this week. The practice featured multiple altercations, including ejections for players Donovan Ezeiruaku and Caelen Carson. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed that while punishment was justified, the fines were excessive. The team is particularly concerned about Ezeiruaku's aggressive play, having previously been ejected during practice this month. Coach Brian Schottenheimer noted Ezeiruaku has been reprimanded, yet he aims to improve his sack production this season after a modest rookie year.

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Status Watch

•Joint practice leads to multiple fights between Cowboys and Saints.
•NFL fines both teams $500,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
•Donovan Ezeiruaku and Caelen Carson were ejected for their actions.
•Jerry Jones believes fines are excessive but acknowledges the seriousness.
•Ezeiruaku aims for a stronger performance after two sacks last season.

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6:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Vow to Fight ‘Stiff’ NFL Punishment After Saints Brawl

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The Dallas Cowboys were fined by the NFL on Thursday, but team owner Jerry Jones had a good reason that he would fight the league on it. The post Cowboys Vow to Fight ‘Stiff’ NFL Punishment After Saints Brawl appeared first on HEAVY.
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