REPORT: NFL ‘Warns Teams’ About Pregame Fights Following 49ers-Browns & Chargers-Cowboys Brawl

The National Football League has issued a memo to all 32 teams outlining new rules for teams during pregame warm-ups following the recent altercations on the field, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The league is requiring teams to warm up inside their own 45-yard lines. Players also risk disqualifications if they’re involved in a fight, with at the league having the right to punish players retrospectively as well.

Last week, there were several instances of pre-game fights. The NFL has now sent a memo to teams saying sportsmanship and respect are at the core of NFL football, and fighting is "irreconcilable" with these values.
Three key points:
— Teams must warm up within their own 45-yard…

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2023

In Week 6, there were two pretty serious altercations on the field. Tempers flared during the Browns-49ers game and during Monday night’s Cowboys-Chargers game.

Things are already getting heated between the Niners and Browns! pic.twitter.com/bclmLlA7IC

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 15, 2023

The Cowboys and Chargers got into it ahead of #MNF 😳 pic.twitter.com/0y7dVEjsWF

— ESPN (@espn) October 16, 2023

The NFL is now taking their part to end these pregame scuffles.