Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby scuffle late in Friday practice
During a Las Vegas Raiders practice on Friday, quarterback Kirk Cousins and star pass rusher Maxx Crosby engaged in a scuffle. The incident occurred late in practice after Crosby tipped Cousins' pass, leading to an incompletion.

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AI-generatedDuring a Las Vegas Raiders practice on Friday, quarterback Kirk Cousins and star pass rusher Maxx Crosby engaged in a scuffle. The incident occurred late in practice after Crosby tipped Cousins' pass, leading to an incompletion. Cousins then charged Crosby, and teammates intervened to separate them. Cousins finished the drive on the field, while Crosby was sent to the sideline. Coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged that such altercations can happen during training camp between team leaders but stressed the need for players to remain smart, comparing it to game situations where fighting results in ejection. Tight end Michael Mayer commented that while punches are undesirable, some tussles are expected in padded practices, and he wants his quarterback to have a competitive edge.
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5 extractedCousins was operating the first-team offense, and Crosby was sent to the sideline after the scuffle.
“We don’t want to be throwing punches, but I think on any padded day of camp, there’s going to be some tussles,” tight end Michael Mayer said.
“Those are two leaders of our team going at it, so that is part of camp,” coach Klint Kubiak said.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and star pass rusher Maxx Crosby got into a scuffle late in practice Friday.
Cousins appeared upset that Crosby tipped his pass, forcing an incompletion, and then charged Crosby.