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Cousins and Crosby Scuffle During Raiders Practice

The brief exchange signals renewed scrutiny of quarterback protection following prior warnings to Maxx Crosby.

Overview

  • The scuffle, which occurred Friday, grew out of Crosby making contact with Kirk Cousins’ throwing arm during live 11-on-11 drills and a tipped pass that disrupted the play.
  • Cousins reacted by shouting, grabbing Crosby’s jersey and shoving him before teammates intervened and separated the two players.
  • Coaches quickly treated the episode as a contained training-camp incident with Crosby sent to the sideline and Cousins staying to finish the drive.
  • Head coach Klint Kubiak downplayed the confrontation as normal camp friction while teammates, including tight end Michael Mayer, praised Cousins for defending the offense.
  • The exchange underscores broader concerns about Crosby’s high-intensity play as he returns from knee surgery and from a voided trade to Baltimore that followed a medical exam.