Jerry Jones to Fine Cowboys Players Over $500,000 Penalty, Appeals NFL Sanction
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Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 20
Jerry Jones to Fine Cowboys Players Over $500,000 Penalty, Appeals NFL Sanction
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 20
Summary
Jerry Jones said the Cowboys will fine players deemed responsible for the fights that triggered the NFL’s $500,000 penalty from joint practices.
The move would let Dallas try to recoup at least part of the league fine directly from players involved, rather than absorb the full cost at the team level.
Jones is also appealing the NFL sanction, though the report said the league is unlikely to reduce a penalty set high enough to deter future joint-practice fights.
That combination leaves open a scenario in which Dallas could recover money from players even if the league fine stands, reinforcing pressure on teams to police practice conduct.