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SAT · 2026-08-08 · 17:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0808-100443
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Raiders suspend Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby from team drills after practice fight

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were suspended from team drills on Saturday following a fight during practice the previous day. The altercation occurred when Cousins, appearing upset that Crosby tipped his pass, charged the defensive end.

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Raiders suspend Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby from team drills after practice fight
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were suspended from team drills on Saturday following a fight during practice the previous day. The altercation occurred when Cousins, appearing upset that Crosby tipped his pass, charged the defensive end. Teammates had to separate the two players. Coach Klint Kubiak stated that the players violated practice expectations and were held out as a consequence, with the team moving forward after addressing the incident. This suspension provided rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza with his first opportunity to run the starting offense in training camp.

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Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza ran the starting offense due to the suspensions.

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The fight required teammates to separate Cousins and Crosby.

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Coach Klint Kubiak stated that the players violated practice expectations.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were suspended from team drills following a fight.

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Cousins appeared upset that Crosby tipped his pass, leading to the fight.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up during practice at the team's NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher) 2026-08-08T17:36:52Z Henderson, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were suspended from team drills at practice Saturday following their fight the day before , giving rookie QB Fernando Mendoza his first opportunity in training camp to run the starting offense. “We have very clear expectations about how we want to practice, how you go about our business,” coach Klint Kubiak said in a statement. “We violated that yesterday, so we held those guys out. That’s all I’m going to say about it. We addressed it with the team and we’re moving on.” Cousins and Crosby had to be separated by teammates after the fight. The 37-year-old quarterback appeared upset that Crosby tipped his pass, forcing an incompletion, and then charged the 6-foot-5, 256-pound defensive end, who is three inches taller and 42 pounds heavier. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
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