Cowboys penalized again for OTA violation, lose 2023 practice session

The Dallas Cowboys were penalized for a second consecutive year for having practices that were deemed too physical during OTAs, team owner Jerry Jones announced Thursday, according to ESPN's Todd Archer.

Head coach Mike McCarthy was also fined $100,000, Archer adds.

In 2021, McCarthy was reportedly dinged $50,000, and the club was docked $100,000 due to the team's practice intensity.

Dallas had to forfeit a week of practice this year. The Cowboys were one of three clubs that faced similar penalties for OTA infractions in 2021, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the San Francisco 49ers.

Under the CBA agreement, all teams must film their OTA practices to allow the league to review and enforce the non-contact rule for voluntary sessions.