Raiders’ Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby Suspended From Practice After On-Field Altercation
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were suspended from team drills during practice following a fight between the two players the previous day. Coach Klint Kubiak stated that the players violated practice expectations and were…
Houston, TX, August 8, 2026 —
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were suspended from participating in team drills during practice sessions, a consequence stemming from an altercation between the two players that occurred on the preceding day.
The disciplinary action was confirmed by Head Coach Klint Kubiak. He stated that both Cousins and Crosby had fallen short of the expected conduct during practice, leading to their temporary removal from team activities. The specific details of the fight were not provided, nor were the exact dates of the suspensions.
Kubiak indicated that the decision to suspend the players from drills was a direct result of their violation of practice expectations. He did not specify the duration of the suspensions or any further consequences.
Kirk Cousins, acquired by the Raiders in the offseason, and Maxx Crosby, a veteran leader on the defensive front, are key figures for the team. The incident raises questions about team cohesion and discipline as the Raiders prepare for the upcoming season. The coach’s comments emphasized that the players were held out as a consequence for their actions, aligning with the team’s standards for conduct during practice.
No further information regarding the incident or potential additional repercussions for Cousins or Crosby was made available by the team at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Anderson, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
