NFL fines Cowboys and Saints $500,000 each after joint practice brawls

The NFL fined the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each following a joint practice on Tuesday that included multiple fights at the Cowboys' training camp site in Oxnard, California [1]. The league announced the penalties Thursday after asking for video of the session, and said the Competition Committee has emphasized sportsmanship at joint practices in recent years [1]. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team would appeal what he called a stiff fine while saying he understood the league's reasoning, and the club also plans to fine the players involved [1].

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1. abc13.com · Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice Aug 22, 2026
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