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Raiders Disciplined Maxx Crosby, Kirk Cousins for Rules Violation

Raiders Disciplined Maxx Crosby, Kirk Cousins for Rules Violation

Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders disciplined quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive player Maxx Crosby for breaking team rules after a fight during practice. Both players were kept out of the next day's practice to cool off.

Key Facts

  • Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby got into a disagreement during a Raiders practice.
  • Crosby made contact with Cousins' hand while defending a play, which led to the argument.
  • Cousins and Crosby began shouting and had to be separated by coaches and teammates.
  • Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said fighting during practice is not allowed and players must act like it’s a game.
  • Both players were held out of Saturday's practice as punishment.
  • Crosby had previous tensions with the Raiders and almost joined another team but returned after a trade was canceled.
  • New quarterback Fernando Mendoza joined the Raiders recently, but Cousins remains the starting quarterback.
  • The team hopes the players’ competitiveness will help improve their performance this season.
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