Joint practices are becoming more and more common in NFL training camps.
Some coaches even think they are more useful and effective to evaluate players than actually preseason games.
Regardless, if two teams have a joint practice and there is NOT a fight, then it’s time to worry about both of those teams.
Luckily for Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders fans, that was not the case during their joint practice yesterday.
Tempers flared throughout the practice as both teams engaged in a skirmishes.
One of the bigger ones was ignited by Ravens wide receiver Tylan Wallace and Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes.
The feisty scene quickly escalated. Pushing and shoving ensued after the whistle blew. Verbal jabs were thrown between both teams.
HEATING UP: Joint practice between the #Commanders and #Ravens gets spicy with some skirmishes
Emmanuel Forbes and Tylan Wallace on one field…
Then Ar’Darius Washington with a shove on Cole Turner… Terry McLaurin takes exception#HTTC @JPFinlayNBCS @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/ybnYLW6EAh
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) August 15, 2023
Then taking center stage was Ravens star tight end Mark Andrews as he body-slammed Washington cornerback Danny Johnson.
REALLY HEATING UP!#Ravens tight end Mark Andrews body slams #Commanders CB Danny Johnson
Shoves and scuffles ensue#HTTC @nbcwashington @JPFinlayNBCS pic.twitter.com/RopNJUbvKz
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) August 15, 2023
Ultimately the teams were able to calm down and get back to work.
They may not publicly admit it, but it’s safe to say John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski weren’t too upset about the flare-ups.
I think I speak for all of us when I say the season can’t get here soon enough.