Saints rookie Brock Rechsteiner slams Cowboys player during practice brawl

During a joint practice on August 18, 2026, between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints, a brawl erupted involving several players. Saints rookie Brock Rechsteiner was seen slamming Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson to the ground amidst a chaotic scene that saw Dak Prescott caught in the middle of the tensions. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed disappointment over the lack of discipline shown by his team, describing the practice as 'chippy' and acknowledging a punch thrown by linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku that led to his ejection. The Cowboys and Saints are set to meet in a preseason game on August 28, 2026.

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