Raiders' Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby held out of practice for fighting

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Raiders' Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby held out of practice for fighting
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders punish Cousins and Crosby for training camp scuffle
  • 5:53 PMFox Sports — Raiders Suspend Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby From Team Drills After Practice Fight - foxsports.com
  • 5:51 PMNBCSports.com — Raiders hold Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby out of Saturday’s practice due to Friday’s fight - nbcsports.com
  • 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby held out of practice after violating team rules for fighting, Klint Kubiak says
What they're saying
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Raiders QB Kirk Cousins and star DE Maxx Crosby were suspended from team drills at practice Saturday following their fight the day before.

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Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby are being held out of practice for fighting.

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Kubiak isn't cutting his top players any slack.

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