Ronnie Bell carted off as fights erupt during Saints-Cowboys practice
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Last updated Aug 19, 2026
During a joint practice between the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys in Oxnard, California, wide receiver Ronnie Bell was carted off the field due to overheating from the high temperatures. The practice featured several altercations, between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense. Following a brawl, Bell was seen alert but was taken for precautionary measures. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged the need for players to protect themselves while also standing up for teammates. Both teams will continue joint practices through the week, with the Saints scheduled to work with the Los Angeles Rams next.
- •Bell carted off due to Southern California heat
- •Multiple fights occurred during joint practice
- •Temperatures felt hotter due to high humidity
- •Cowboys linebacker ejected for throwing punches
- •Saints schedule next practice with the Rams
- 3:06 AMThe Guardian Sport — Multiple brawls overshadow Saints-Cowboys joint practice session
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ronnie Bell carted off because of heat as fights break out during Saints-Cowboys joint practice
"Saints’ Bell alert as he was driven from the field At least six fights mar joint practice at training camp Donovan Ezeiruaku ejected for throwing punches New Orleans wide receiver Ronnie Bell was carted off the field because of the effects of Southern California heat after being involved in one of several fights during a chippy joint practice between the Saints and Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. “He just had to go inside for a little bit. He just got a little bit overheated,” New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said. Continue reading...
"New Orleans wide receiver Ronnie Bell was carted off the field because of the effects of Southern California heat after being involved in one of several fights during a chippy joint practice between the Saints and Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. Bell walked to the trainer's tent following a second brawl between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 19, 2026, 3:06 AMMultiple brawls overshadow Saints-Cowboys joint practice session
Saints’ Bell alert as he was driven from the field At least six fights mar joint practice at training camp Donovan Ezeiruaku ejected for throwing punches New Orleans wide receiver Ronnie Bell was carted off the field because of the effects of Southern California heat after being involved in one of several fights during a chippy joint practice between the Saints and Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. “He just had to go inside for a little bit. He just got a little bit overheated,” New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:38 AMRonnie Bell carted off because of heat as fights break out during Saints-Cowboys joint practice
New Orleans wide receiver Ronnie Bell was carted off the field because of the effects of Southern California heat after being involved in one of several fights during a chippy joint practice between the Saints and Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. Bell walked to the trainer's tent following a second brawl between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense.
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