Raiders' Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby held out of practice for fighting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak announced that quarterback Kirk Cousins and edge rusher Maxx Crosby were held out of practice on August 8, 2026, due to violations of team rules stemming from a fight the previous day. Kubiak emphasized the need for a high standard of conduct within the team during his first year as head coach. Both players are expected to return to practice on August 10, 2026. The disciplinary action highlights Kubiak's approach to building team culture.
- •Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby involved in a fight.
- •Held out of practice on August 8, 2026.
- •Klint Kubiak enforces team rules strictly.
- •Both players likely to return on August 10, 2026.
- •Kubiak emphasizes clear expectations for practice.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby held out of practice after violating team rules for fighting, Klint Kubiak says
"Kubiak isn't cutting his top players any slack.
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