Five total players booted from joint practice between the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers for fighting
The New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers joined for a joint practice in Foxboro, Massachusetts, ahead of their Friday night preseason meeting. But the Tuesday practice was largely defined by fights.
Early in the session, a massive brawl broke out that resulted in Patriots receivers Kendrick Bourne and Kristian Wilkerson, as well as Panthers defensive back Kenny Robinson getting thrown out of the practice.
Later, New England offensive lineman James Ferentz and Carolina defensive tackle Phil Hoskins were tossed out of the practice for another scrap.
After the practice, Panthers coach Matt Rhule told reporters that he and Patriots coach Bill Belichick agreed ahead of time that fighting players would be removed. Rhule sounded disappointed that brawls broke out anyway.
Carolina and New England have another joint practice scheduled for Wednesday.
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