Seahawks, Packers throw punches in wild joint practice melee
Safe to say that the Packers and Seahawks are ready for the season to start.
Chaos was a-brewin’ during joint practice between the NFC squads on Thursday as the benches cleared and a 50-plus person melee ensued on the field.
In the middle of the madness was Packers offensive tackle Zach Tom and what appears to be tight end Tucker Kraft as a myriad of Seahawks also got into the mix.
Tom threw punches on the field at helmet-wearing defenders, with at least two fists landing on the opposition.
Meanwhile, Kraft got in on the action, tackling Seattle cornerback Devon Witherspoon to the ground, igniting a fury of rage as both benches cleared.
Several group skirmishes broke out from there.
The practice was bizarrely not shut down, according to multiple reports, and the tempers flared further after it concluded on Thursday.
Elgton Jenkins reportedly needed to be held back after practice from defensive lineman Leonard Williams.
After practice concluded, Williams expressed his frustration with Packers players — particularly injured ones — coming over to the Seahawks’ sideline.
“Who are you?” Williams told reporters. Williams yelled at the injured players to “go finish rehab.”
Certainly these two NFC powers have lost no love, and it remains to be seen whether that will carry over into Saturday’s preseason finale between them.
It is expected that backup quarterback Malik Willis will get most of the reps for the Packers while Jalen Milroe plays most of the game for the Seahawks.
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