It was pretty impressive to see the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals get through an entire joint practice without so much as a minor tussle breaking out on the field. When two teams practice together, usually there’s at least one fight at some point – be it a minor dust-up or an all-out brawl.
After a clean practice on Wednesday, the Rams and Bengals got into it a few times on Day 2. It seems La’el Collins and Leonard Floyd were involved in at least one of the scuffles, which led to both teams coming together on the field in a giant huddle.
Collins was pulled from the field in favor of D’Ante Smith after the fight occurred, presumably in an attempt to cool things down.
And we’ve had a few scrums. No love lost between La’el Collins and Leonard Floyd today pic.twitter.com/yLQn6MxdRv
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) August 25, 2022
Looked like that was Leonard Floyd mixing it up with Collins.
Collins pulled for D’Ante Smith
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) August 25, 2022
According to James Rapien, Collins took Floyd’s helmet off and threw it at him.
A great look at things. La’el took Floyd’s helmet and threw it at him😬 https://t.co/67e3zrgoUL
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) August 25, 2022
A’Shawn Robinson was also heated and had to be calmed down after the fight subsided.
A lot going on.
Joe Burrow, getting some rare time, hits Ja’Marr Chase on a deep ball.
Afterwards, Bengals OL La’el Collins involved in a little scuffle. Rams DT A’Shawn Robinson had to be calmed down afterwards.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) August 25, 2022
Multiple fracas’ have broken out between Bengals O and Rams D. Saw a Rams helmet thrown at one point.
Hard to tell specifically as I’m watching Rams O/Bengals D on other field.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 25, 2022
Ben Solak of The Ringer indicates Jalen Ramsey was at the center of it as an instigator, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise given how much he enjoys talking trash – even during practice.
(There are no benches, I didn’t notice it for like 10 seconds, Ramsey was 100% an instigator, I love football)
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) August 25, 2022
A little bit later on in practice, a much bigger fight broke out between the two teams.
According to those in attendance, this one also started with Collins and Floyd. Aaron Donald was also involved, grabbing someone’s helmet before being shoved to the ground.
It. Is. On.
Started with Leonard Floyd and La’el Collins again. Punches thrown.
At one point, Aaron Donald grabbed someone’s helmet and then was shoved to the ground.
The big one. It happened. #Bengals #Rams pic.twitter.com/bJqv0Wiwtx
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) August 25, 2022
Here’s a video of Donald being pushed to the ground while holding two Bengals helmets.
BENGALS & RAMS FIGHT.
Aaron Donald gets thrown to the ground. pic.twitter.com/AKOHUzEZPU
— WHO DEY est. 2000 (@dpainclain) August 25, 2022
Collins reportedly threw multiple punches after being held from behind for longer than he liked. That’s when things broke loose and the brawl broke out on the field.
Bengals OL La’el Collins was engaged with a Rams player on a run play. The Rams player, whose number was hard to see, had Collins grabbed from behind and engaged a little too long.
Collins took exception, threw a few punches and all hell broke loose.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) August 25, 2022
Crosstown Shootout like. After the play ended, Collins delivered some full force punches. A scrum ensued and the dugouts emptied.
Collins is now leaving the practice field.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) August 25, 2022
After this huge fight broke out, the Rams and Bengals decided to call practice early.
That’s a wrap on practice after the fight. Most players are heading for the locker room. #Bengals
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) August 25, 2022
