The Dallas Cowboys have been fined $500,000 following a series of altercations during a joint practice with the New Orleans Saints. This comes just days after a practice session marked by significant physicality, where reports indicated over ten fights occurred, including pushing and punching. The NFL's penalties reflect the conduct displayed during these intense sessions.
The latest incident involved tight end Jake Ferguson and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, reportedly ignited by Ferguson's reaction to a tackle, which led him to throw the ball at Overshown. According to Jon Machota of The Athletic, this confrontation was resolved quickly and did not escalate.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed his frustration regarding the fights, emphasizing that they detracted from the essential practice work. He stated, "Nobody wants this. We want to get the work in." With the joint practices concluded, the Cowboys are now preparing for their upcoming preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.
Source: si.com.
