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Fights Eject Titans Linemen, Two 49ers in Scrimmage

8/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

On August 11 2026 in Santa Clara, early fights erupted during the 49ers-Titans scrimmage.
The fights caused the ejection of Titans linemen Dan Moore Jr. and Austin Deculus and two 49ers players.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and Titans coach Robert Saleh enforced a “no-punch, you’re out” rule.
All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner said the unit wanted to play football, not fight, and noted Osa Odighizuwa grabbed Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s jersey before safety Ji’Ayir Brown intercepted a pass.

History

Historical Context

The 2026 Santa Clara 49ers-Titans scrimmage’s zero-tolerance ejection rule echoes earlier NFL discipline moves, notably the 1996 five-game suspension of Dallas star Michael Irvin for a drug arrest and the 1996 season that ended the Cowboys-49ers dominance. Together with the league’s ongoing player-safety agenda, these actions illustrate a long-standing shift toward stricter on-field enforcement.

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Story summary

On August 11 2026 in Santa Clara, early fights erupted during the 49ers-Titans scrimmage.
The fights caused the ejection of Titans linemen Dan Moore Jr. and Austin Deculus and two 49ers players.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and Titans coach Robert Saleh enforced a “no-punch, you’re out” rule.
All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner said the unit wanted to play football, not fight, and noted Osa Odighizuwa grabbed Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s jersey before safety Ji’Ayir Brown intercepted a pass.

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