{
  "id": 2150504,
  "title": "6 takeaways from Saints-Cowboys joint practice as Tyler Shough shines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/6-takeaways-from-saints-cowboys-joint-practice-as-tyler-shough-shines",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T14:13:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/6-takeaways-saints-cowboys-joint-141358173.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Tyler Shough and Chris Olave appeared to have an even stronger connection in their throws, with eight completions without any incompletion, including six first downs and a red-zone touchdown. Their chemistry appeared to develop late last season, strengthening even further into the new year with Shough set to start as the official No.1 receiver.\n\n2. Multiple fights broke out during Tuesday's joint practice between the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys. Some skirmishes reportedly involved at least six players, with one particularly notable altercation featuring Saints rookie Brock Rechsteiner suplexing Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson to the ground. Several other incidents included helmet throwing and a punch being thrown by Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku, who was subsequently removed from practice.\n\n3. Alvin Kamara left practice with a sprained MCL, expected to sideline him for several weeks. This injury placed significant responsibility on the rest of the Saints' deep backfield, with Travis Etienne Jr. serving as an experienced option to protect the new starting position.\n\n4. Kendre Miller and Devin Neal returned to practice with no lingering issues, with Miller recovering from a back injury and Neal from a hamstring problem. Their return allowed the Saints to bolster their backfield depth, providing additional opportunities for Miller and Neal as they competed for roles behind Travis Etienne and Alvin Kamara.\n\n5. Julian Blackmon made a significant defensive play during the joint practice, intercepting Dak Prescott during team drills. This interception highlighted the focus on creating turnovers during training camp and furthered Blackmon's reputation as a standout defensive player.\n\n6. Bryce Lance appeared to be stepping into a larger role in the Saints' offense. As WR2, Lance took several snaps and made multiple plays during the joint practice, providing a promising sign for the upcoming season. His presence could be the beginning of a more competitive and successful training camp for the team's young wide receivers.",
  "summary": "Here are six takeaways from the New Orleans Saints' joint practice with the Cowboys, including notes on Tyler Shough, Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}