NFL fines Saints and Cowboys $500K for practice brawl, but fights won't stop unless players get fined
The Dolphins-Giants joint practice erupted and then someone took a swing at Jameis Winston, marking the fourth consecutive day of NFL training camp brawls.
TL;DR
- NFL teams have experienced multiple fights during joint practices this week.
- The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints were fined $500,000 each for a practice brawl.
- The article contends that fines imposed on teams are not effective in preventing individual player misconduct during practices.
- It is suggested that players should face personal fines for fighting during joint practices, mirroring penalties in games.
- The NFL's Competition Committee has made sportsmanship a point of emphasis, but enforcement during joint practices is lacking.
- Coaches' warnings and team fines have not stopped players from fighting.
- Fights during joint practices have occurred between the Dolphins and Giants, Eagles and Patriots, and Bears and Bengals.