The New York Giants and Detroit Lions were boxing more than they were practicing during Monday’s first joint practice.
Less than an hour into the session, the two teams erupted in a brawl that spilled over the sideline near the bleachers. It lasted for several minutes with multiple players throwing punches.
After settling down, things began to get heated again when Giants running back Eric Gray took a big hit which popped his helmet off.
A few players later, a Lions defender knocked the ball out of quarterback Daniel Jones’ hands — it’s a no-no to touch anyone in a red jersey — which infuriated head coach Brian Daboll.
On the very next snap, a second fight broke out, this time involving Jones, who could be seen in on the pile of humanity.
Another scrum breaks out with Daniel Jones in the middle pic.twitter.com/IWl8a9dJRb
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) August 5, 2024
Another fight just broke out at #Giants camp. Daniel Jones even jumped into the scrum! He was pulled out by a coach. This one play after Jones had ball hit out of his hands. Greg Van Roten was at bottom of the pile. Getting testy
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 5, 2024
Jones was quickly pulled away from the scrum by a coach and held back before the two teams were once again separated.
????FIGHT!????
And this time Giants QB Daniel Jones is right in the middle of it and had to be pulled away. pic.twitter.com/ZTw9KcmsJQ
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 5, 2024
The chippiness continued throughout the remainder of practice.
