Raiders Practice Sees On-Field Altercation Between Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby
During a Las Vegas Raiders practice in Henderson, Nevada, quarterback Kirk Cousins and pass rusher Maxx Crosby engaged in a physical altercation late in the session. Teammates intervened to separate the two players, and while Cousins finished the drive, Crosby…
Houston, TX, August 7, 2026 —
A physical altercation occurred late in a Las Vegas Raiders practice session in Henderson, Nevada, involving quarterback Kirk Cousins and pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The incident took place towards the end of the practice, with teammates quickly stepping in to separate the two players. Following the separation, Cousins was able to finish the drive he was leading.
Maxx Crosby, however, was reportedly sent to the sideline by coaching staff after the confrontation.
Head Coach Klint Kubiak addressed the situation, characterizing such events as a potential byproduct of training camp intensity. He emphasized the importance of players maintaining composure, drawing a parallel to the penalties that can occur during actual games.
The specific details leading to the physical engagement between Cousins and Crosby were not immediately clear. The team has not provided further comment beyond Coach Kubiak’s remarks.
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