Tempers are flaring, fists are flying around the NFL during joint practices

Tempers and brawls have been breaking out across NFL joint practices ahead of the 2026 preseason, with quarterback Jameis Winston notably involved in a fight between the New York Giants and the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, August 21, 2026. Winston, described as typically easygoing, was seen both throwing punches and being struck during the altercation. The incidents highlight a broader pattern of physical confrontations occurring as multiple NFL teams practice against one another in the preseason period.