Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby scuffle at Raiders practice: 'Two leaders of our team going at it'
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Key Points:
- Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and pass rusher Maxx Crosby engaged in a physical altercation during a late practice session, which was quickly broken up by teammates.
- Cousins, leading the first-team offense, stayed on the field to complete the drive, while Crosby was sent to the sideline following the scuffle.
- Coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged the incident as part of training camp intensity but emphasized that fighting during a game would result in ejection.
- Cousins reportedly became upset after Crosby tipped one of his passes, leading to the confrontation despite Crosby's size advantage.
- Tight end Michael Mayer defended Cousins' competitive edge, noting the importance of players standing up for their team while cautioning against penalties or ejections.
