NFLAug 20, 20261 min read

NFL fines Cowboys, Saints $500K each for unsportsmanlike behavior at joint practice

Key takeaways

On Tuesday in Oxnard, California, the Cowboys and Saints held a joint practice that devolved into multiple fights, prompting scrutiny from the league.
NFL officials confirmed both organizations were fined $500,000 each, underscoring the league’s stance against unsportsmanlike conduct at joint practices.
The Competition Committee has prioritized sportsmanship in joint practices for several years, and teams were reminded in July of their responsibility to prevent injuries through proper conduct.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and Saints head coach Kellen Moore acknowledged the discipline lapses, with Schottenheimer noting the day’s mishandling and the potential early end to the session.
The Saints were preparing for a Saturday preseason game against the Rams, while the Cowboys were set for Week 2 of the preseason against the Cardinals, placing the practice within a broader preseason context.

The NFL disciplined the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints for unsportsmanlike conduct during a joint Oxnard practice, fining each organization $500,000 as fights disrupted the session. The league stressed that sportsmanship is a priority and that clubs were reminded to prevent behavior that could cause injuries. The incident occurred amid a tense day where coaches discussed ending the practice early, highlighting ongoing emphasis on discipline at joint sessions. The fines signal a broader push to enforce professionalism ahead of upcoming preseason games and the season.

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Key takeaways

On Tuesday in Oxnard, California, the Cowboys and Saints held a joint practice that devolved into multiple fights, prompting scrutiny from the league.

NFL officials confirmed both organizations were fined $500,000 each, underscoring the league’s stance against unsportsmanlike conduct at joint practices.

The Competition Committee has prioritized sportsmanship in joint practices for several years, and teams were reminded in July of their responsibility to prevent injuries through proper conduct.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and Saints head coach Kellen Moore acknowledged the discipline lapses, with Schottenheimer noting the day’s mishandling and the potential early end to the session.

The Saints were preparing for a Saturday preseason game against the Rams, while the Cowboys were set for Week 2 of the preseason against the Cardinals, placing the practice within a broader preseason context.