In a recent joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams, tensions flared up as players exchanged heated words. This led to a significant incident where Rams defensive tackle Albert Huggins shoved an equipment intern, amplifying the intensity of the day’s drills.
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Mild kerfuffle during Rams OL / Dallas DL drills for after-whistle activity by a DL. Rams chattered how Dallas didn’t “want to practice” (bc of instigating scuffle). Then a Dallas player shoved the Rams equipment intern to the ground after another play and Ryan Wendell + Sean
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) August 14, 2024
MCvay lost their shit. Paused drills to have a chat with everybody and check on the kid. Kid is hanging tough and finishing the drill – he is the simulated QB in the “pocket”
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) August 14, 2024
The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue summed up the atmosphere, mentioning a “mild kerfuffle” after a defensive player instigated scuffles during the drills. Huggins’s shove escalated the situation, prompting both Rams coach Sean McVay and center Ryan Wendell to intervene.
After Huggins’s actions drew criticism, many players and coaches could be heard expressing their frustrations. Some eyewitnesses noted that Huggins seemed to taunt the Rams staffer afterward, which did not sit well with his peers. While altercations are somewhat typical in intense NFL training camps, crossing the line and pushing staff members is decidedly not acceptable.
Following the incident, reports by Cowboys.com suggested that Huggins was instructed to leave practice for the day, signaling potential disciplinary action from the coaches. Fortunately, the intern involved seemed to hold up well despite the shove, but incidents like this raise concerns about player conduct.
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Both coaches have emphasized the need for maintaining control during practices, hinting that Huggins could face repercussions for his behavior. With the Cowboys preparing to face the Las Vegas Raiders on August 17, it’s uncertain if Huggins will play at all that day after this misstep.