The Detroit Lions and New York Giants have each been fined $200,000 by the NFL after more than 10 fights broke out during joint practices this week.
The Detroit Lions and New York Giants have each been fined $200,000 by the NFL after multiple fights broke out during joint practices this week.The Giants had been hosting the Lions for the past two days ahead of the preseason game between the two squads Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET.'All NFL clubs were reminded in a memo sent last month that fighting and unprofessional conduct at joint practices would not be tolerated,' said a spokesperson for the National Football League.
WATCH | Lions and Giants exchange blows at joint practiceThe Lions and Giants fought more than 10 times in their first joint practice on Monday. Video of another fight went viral on social media Tuesday, showing Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers shoving Lions safety Kerby Joseph before Joseph punches him several times.Scripps News Detroit reached out to the Lions organization for comment on the fine and have yet to hear back.
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