Saints and Cowboys brawl during joint practice, raises NFL disciplinary questions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
An intense brawl occurred during a joint practice between the Saints and Cowboys on Tuesday, attracting national news coverage. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about player safety and the NFL's current lack of jurisdiction over joint practices. Observers are calling for the league to impose fines and disciplinary measures to mitigate such conflicts. The discussion emphasizes the need for accountability in preventing injuries stemming from post-play altercations.
- •Brawl occurred between Saints and Cowboys during joint practice.
- •Incident featured violent confrontations, including punches and kicks.
- •Calls for NFL to implement fines and discipline for altercations.
- •Fighting raises concerns over player safety and workplace violence.
- •Discussion follows recent events making national news.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — If NFL issued fines for fights during joint practices, the fights would stop
"It's joint practice fighting season, with Tuesday's all-out brawl between the Saints and Cowboys making its way to NBC Nightly News.
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