**Title:** Tensions Flare at Packers-Seahawks Joint Practice
**Meta Description:** A heated joint practice between the Packers and Seahawks saw multiple fights, leading to one player’s ejection.
**URL Slug:** packers-seahawks-joint-practice-fights
**Headline:** Intense Fights Erupt During Packers-Seahawks Joint Practice
In a highly charged atmosphere, the joint practice between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks on Thursday turned tumultuous, resulting in punches being thrown and one player ejected. Joint practices often bring fierce competition, but this session escalated into chaos, with reports indicating that “roughly a dozen” skirmishes occurred, some evolving into full-blown fights.
Packers right tackle Zach Tom was ejected after engaging in a physical altercation with Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV and cornerback Devon Witherspoon. The intensity of the practice was palpable, with Packers quarterback Jordan Love noting that it was one of the most significant confrontations he had witnessed since joining the league. “When both sidelines clear, it’s tough,” Love remarked. “You try your best to break it up, but it’s going to happen.”
Tom recounted the incident, explaining that Jones had entered the Packers’ huddle and confronted a teammate after a previous play. “It’s already disrespectful that they’re in our huddle, and then somebody gets hit while we’re in the huddle. Got to have some pride, you know?” Tom stated, acknowledging that he could have exercised better control over the situation.
As practice continued, tensions flared again when an unnamed Packers player swung at Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford during a play, leading to further altercations during both 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills. Although the atmosphere cooled toward the end of practice, both teams were seen exchanging words in the middle of the field, indicating that the rivalry was far from settled.
Seahawks lineman Leonard Williams expressed his frustration about the situation, stating, “I didn’t appreciate them coming to our sideline while practice was over. It’s hard with these joint practices because stuff like that always happens.”
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald emphasized the importance of defending teammates while maintaining boundaries. “There’s a line,” he said. “Whether we went past the line, I don’t think we did, which is good.”
As both teams prepare for the upcoming season, the intensity displayed during this practice serves as a reminder of the competitive spirit that fuels the NFL.
**FAQ:**
**Q: What caused the fights during the Packers-Seahawks joint practice?**
A: The fights were triggered by a series of confrontations, including one instance where a Seahawks player entered the Packers’ huddle, leading to physical altercations between players from both teams.
