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Brawls Mar Saints-Cowboys Joint Practice, Coaches Weigh Cancellation
WHY IT MATTERS
The brawls highlight potential discipline issues and could affect team readiness, making the outcome of the coaches’ decision significant for fans and stakeholders.
What happened
During a joint training session on Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints found themselves embroiled in a series of on‑field altercations. The fights were so frequent that the head coaches of both teams convened to discuss whether to call off the practice altogether.
While the exact number of scuffles remains unreported, the incident underscores the intensity of intra‑team competition and raises questions about player conduct and safety during shared drills.
The decision to proceed or cancel could influence the teams’ preparation for the upcoming season, but no official statement has yet confirmed a change in schedule.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Multiple brawls mar Saints-Cowboys joint practice
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