Saints complete joint practice with Rams, avoid fights after Cowboys brawl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The New Orleans Saints conducted a fight-free joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams on August 20 at the Rams' training complex. This followed a brawl-filled session with the Dallas Cowboys, which resulted in both teams being fined $500,000 by the NFL. Saints coach Kellen Moore emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline during this practice, and his players responded positively, completing an hour of work without incident. Moore noted some player injuries but deemed them not serious. The Rams' Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams showcased strong chemistry, connecting on multiple plays, including a touchdown. Their practice continued to build on prior collaborations this summer. The teams are set to meet again for a preseason game at SoFi Stadium in two days.
- •Saints and Rams held joint practice in Woodland Hills
- •No incidents of fighting occurred during practice
- •Kellen Moore addressed team to avoid conflicts
- •Stafford and Adams connected for several plays
- •Teams will meet again for preseason game on August 22
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Saints have fight-free joint practice with Rams 2 days after brawl-filled workout with Cowboys
"The New Orleans Saints once again proved they know how to behave in any joint practice that isn't with the Dallas Cowboys. Two days after the Saints and Cowboys got into so many fights in Oxnard that the NFL fined both teams $500,000, New Orleans and the Los Angeles Rams had no issues or after-the-whistle clashes during a joint practice Thursday at the Rams' training complex in Woodland Hills. Saints coach Kellen Moore spoke to his team before the workout about staying out of non-football conflict against the Rams, and it responded with a gentlemanly session before the teams meet again Saturday at SoFi Stadium for their second preseason game.
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