NFL Teams Engage in Joint Practices, Controversial Moments During Session
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The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints are two of several NFL teams participating in joint practices this week, but players on both sides took things a bit too far on Tuesday. After a series of scuffles turned into full-blown fights, the NFL fined the Cowboys and Saints $500,000 each, per ESPN.
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ESPNCowboys, Saints fined $500K for practice brawls The NFL has fined the Cowboys and Saints $500,000 each after multiple fights broke out between the two teams during Tuesday's joint practice.
Bleacher ReportTuesday's brawl-filled practice between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints apparently caught the attention of the NFL.
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Schottenheimer said afterward that he and Saints head coach Kellen Moore discussed at one point calling the practice.
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CBS SportsCowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and Saints head coach Kellen Moore reportedly discussed at one point whether they should end practice early, but ultimately decided to continue their joint work.
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There was also one moment posted online that caught a lot of attention involving Saints tight end Brock Rechsteiner gave Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson something resembling a German suplex.
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CBS SportsOne of the more viral moments from these training camp clashes featured Saints rookie wideout Brock Rechsteiner picking up and slamming Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson after Thompson attempted to break up a face-mask-grabbing contest between Rechsteiner and Caelen Carson. If you're unaware, Rechsteiner is the son of professional wrestler Scott Steiner.
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Even though the Cowboys and Saints held a joint practice this week, they won't actually meet in the preseason until Aug. 28. Dallas will play the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET.
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CBS SportsThe Saints and Cowboys will face off in their preseason finales on Friday, Aug. 28.
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01 CBS Sports Virtually every joint practice around the league will feature some tense moments. We even see teammates face off regularly, whether it's Cincinnati Bengals or Tennessee Titans . However, the NFL keeps an eye on how teams handle themselves when they battle other clubs on the practice field.
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02 Bleacher Report Per ESPN's Katherine Terrell, at least two fights broke out between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense during the practice. Clarence Hill Jr. of All City DLLS reported that there were at least seven fights overall.
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