Klint Kubiak addresses Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby scuffle at practice
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
During Friday's Raiders practice, an altercation occurred between Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby. The incident began when Crosby tipped a pass intended for Cousins, prompting a confrontation with both players getting physical and shouting. Cousins later rebounded in offensive drills, demonstrating his leadership. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak downplayed the incident, stating that conflicts like these are part of training camp dynamics and highlight the competitive spirit among players. Kubiak stressed the importance of channeling that intensity appropriately as camp progresses.
- •Scuffle took place at the end of Raiders practice on August 7.
- •Crosby tipped a pass from Cousins, leading to the confrontation.
- •Cousins performed well in subsequent drills after the incident.
- •Kubiak views such clashes as normal in competitive camp settings.
- •Team must focus on channeling energy positively moving forward.
- 11:37 PMCBS NFL — NFL training camp 2026: Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby have altercation during Raiders' practice
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins reportedly need to be separated in Raiders training camp scuffle
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins involved in training camp scuffle, according to reports
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins gets into Maxx Crosby's face after hits at Raiders training camp
- 8:38 PMESPN — Raiders' Cousins, Crosby scuffle at Friday practice
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby scuffle late in Friday practice
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak on scuffle between Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins: "That's training camp"
"Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and star pass rusher Maxx Crosby got into a scuffle late in practice Friday before their teammates quickly jumped in and separated them. Cousins, who is operating the first-team offense in training camp, remained on the field to finish the drive. Crosby, however, was sent to the sideline.
"Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and star pass rusher Maxx Crosby got into a scuffle late in practice Friday before their teammates quickly jumped in and separated them.
"Training camp scuffles are relatively commonplace in the NFL, even among stars. What we know about Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby's tiff at Raiders camp.
Sources
External links- CBS NFLAug 7, 2026, 11:37 PMNFL training camp 2026: Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby have altercation during Raiders' practice
Cousins took issue with Crosby hitting him multiple times
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:42 PMMaxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins reportedly need to be separated in Raiders training camp scuffle
Cousins reportedly confronted Crosby over hitting his arm in practice.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:28 PMKirk Cousins involved in training camp scuffle, according to reports
It is being reported that Kirk Cousins was involved in a training camp scuffle with fellow star Maxx Crosby.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:55 PMKirk Cousins gets into Maxx Crosby's face after hits at Raiders training camp
Training camp scuffles are relatively commonplace in the NFL, even among stars. What we know about Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby's tiff at Raiders camp.
- ESPNAug 7, 2026, 8:38 PMRaiders' Cousins, Crosby scuffle at Friday practice
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and star pass rusher Maxx Crosby got into a scuffle late in practice Friday before their teammates quickly jumped in and separated them.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:15 PMRaiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby scuffle late in Friday practice
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and star pass rusher Maxx Crosby got into a scuffle late in practice Friday before their teammates quickly jumped in and separated them. Cousins, who is operating the first-team offense in training camp, remained on the field to finish the drive. Crosby, however, was sent to the sideline.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:04 PMKlint Kubiak on scuffle between Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins: "That's training camp"
It sounds like the end of Friday’s Raiders practice brought out a little fire between Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby.
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