Westbrook Beats Up Teammate; Cowboys Wreck College Dorm

Washington Redskins receiver Michael Westbrook attacked teammate Stephen Davis on the practice field Tuesday, punching the running back several times and leaving him face down and bleeding.

Westbrook, selected fourth overall in the 1995 draft, was ordered off the field immediately by coach Norv Turner, who then told television camera crews to stop taping. Westbrook ran back to the locker room, while Davis lay on the ground for several minutes, and later iced his bloody face.

Westbrook left Redskin Park without comment, shaking his head as he walked past reporters. Davis was not available for comment, and trainer Bubba Tyer refused to discuss Davis’ injuries.

Before the incident, Westbrook, Davis, Cris Dishman and Brian Mitchell were standing together on the sideline engaged in what appeared to be light-hearted conversation. Westbrook, 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, then hit Davis (6-0, 234) in the face; Davis fell to the ground, with Westbrook punching him several times in the back of the head.

It was unclear what prompted the incident. As Davis lay on the ground, Dishman walked up to Westbrook and said: “That was wrong, man,”

Turner said action would be taken against Westbrook, but declined to say whether it would be a fine, suspension or both.

Cowboys trash camp

The dormitory used by the Dallas Cowboys at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, was trashed on the final night of training camp, including ripping down the ballyhooed surveillance cameras installed by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, school officials said.

The team apologized immediately for the damage and vowed to pay for any repairs, said John Lucas, the vice president for student affairs at the small Catholic school.

“What we normally see is what you see on a college campus when a group of students exit,” Lucas said. “This year, we saw more damage. The cameras were forcibly taken out. There was water, pretty heavily soaked into the carpet, and in one area of the hall, there was an obvious stench of urine.”

Packers star arrested

Green Bay star Gilbert Brown was arrested after authorities said the defensive tackle pushed his girlfriend over a couch during an argument.

The 350-pound lineman was taken into custody for disorderly conduct as a domestic violence offense, although his girlfriend said she didn’t want to press charges, Brown County (Wis.) Sheriff’s Lt. Ken Bougie said.

Exemption for Pace

St. Louis was granted a two-game roster exemption for offensive tackle Orlando Pace. Rams coach Dick Vermeil said Pace, the No. 1 pick in the draft, probably will play in the second half Friday night against Kansas City.

The former Ohio State star signed a seven-year, $29.4 million contract Saturday night, and participated in his first workout Sunday.

Ravens draftee practices

Peter Boulware, Baltimore’s top draft pick, practiced with the Ravens for the first time after ending a five-week holdout.

The former Florida State linebacker, drafted fourth overall, agreed to a six-year, $18.5 million deal Friday night.

49ers separate twins

Twins Sam and Sean Manuel were separated by San Francisco’s cuts.

Sam Manuel, a linebacker, was among 12 players released by the 49ers. Sean Manuel, a tight end, survived to continue his battle with Chad Fann for a backup spot behind Brent Jones and Greg Clark.

The 49ers drafted the twins, who played at New Mexico State, in the seventh round of the 1996 draft. Sean Manuel appeared in 11 games last season, while Sam Manuel spent the year on the practice squad.

Original Jaguar cut

Randy Jordan, who scored the first touchdown in team history, became the last of Jacksonville’s original 10 players to get cut when the Jaguars trimmed their roster to 60 players.

“To watch the team grow from the baby Jaguars to the giant Jaguars is phenomenal,” said Jordan, fighting back tears as he loaded his belongings into his truck.

“But to realize that tomorrow I’m not going to be heading over here … it’s tough.”

Steroids bring suspension

The National Football League suspended Minnesota Vikings rookie linebacker Artie Ulmer four games for violating the league’s steroid-abuse policy, the league said.

Ulmer, 24, will be eligible to be reinstated to the Vikings’ active roster on Sept. 22 after missing Minnesota’s first four regular-season games and this week’s exhibition game against the San Diego Chargers.

Emmitt’s brother cut

The Green Bay Packers released six players, including fullback Emory Smith, the younger brother of Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith.

Emory Smith was a rookie out of Clemson.

Raiders cut ex-Cougar

The Oakland Raiders-waived Gabriel Oladipo, a Washington State University defensive lineman during the 1990 season.