Overview
- Following Monday’s third training camp altercation, Schottenheimer halted drills and ordered players and coaches to run sideline-to-sideline sprints as punishment.
- He convened the team twice for impassioned addresses before ending practice early to reinforce his no-nonsense leadership style.
- Rookie offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius was ejected from practice for throwing a punch, signaling zero tolerance for unsanctioned conduct.
- Offensive lineman Nate Thomas said avoiding internal fights and fostering mutual accountability are essential for on-field cohesion.
- Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb praised the disciplinary measures as necessary to balance controlled aggressiveness and address last season’s league-worst penalties and turnovers.