A former Tennessee Vols standout and a former Florida Gators quarterback were involved in a fight during a joint practice between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday.

Eagles defensive lineman Derek Barnett, a former Vols star, reportedly got into it with former Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, the Colts' first round draft pick earlier this spring. 

According to Eagles beat reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks, Barnett and Richardson got into the scuffle which led to teammates from both sides joining the fray. 

FIGHT!

Looked like Barnett might have hit Richardson to get the ball out. Colts didn’t like it

Barnett gets into a fight, tons of #Eagles run over, including Jalen Carter, who had to be held back

Practice getting feisty

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) August 22, 2023

Reports vary, but it appears that practice was testy — specifically between Barnett and Richardson — for most of the day. Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter, a rookie for the Eagles, was also involved. 

Yep, it's him.. Derek Barnett scores a strip sack, shoving ensued. Barnett assumes a boxer's stance, but players were separated quickly…

Later, Jalen Carter stripped the ball from Richardson’s hands… Colts players get heated.. Barnett (surprise!) swoops in to the rescue

— Inside The Iggles (@InsideIggles) August 22, 2023

According to CBS Sports reporter Jeff Kerr, Barnett threw a punch at one point. 

Derek Barnett with a punch that led to another scuffle. That was a flag.

Can’t see the #Colts player he punched but he got his shot in after the catch.

— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) August 22, 2023

The entire practice was full of fights with the biggest one involving center Jason Kelce. 

The veteran offensive lineman called his role in the fights "unacceptable" after the practice was over. 

Jason Kelce said he needs to keep his composure and he said it shouldn’t have happened: him going after the Colts after seeing a few of his teammates get hit

“That was not okay”

“That was unacceptable from me” pic.twitter.com/TUO9Xx2cJq

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) August 22, 2023

With the season just a few weeks away, it's clearly the time of year when players are eager to hit the field for meaningful games. The competitive juices are flowing and guys are just ready to play games that matter. 

The tone for the Tennessee Vols’ 2023 season has officially been set

The tone for the Tennessee Vols’ football program in 2023 season has officially been set

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