Cousins, Crosby Held Out of Raiders Practice After Altercation

Las Vegas, NV – Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and edge rusher Maxx Crosby were held out of Saturday’s practice due to disciplinary reasons, according to head coach Klint Kubiak.

Quarterback and Edge Involved in Practice Altercation

The two players were involved in an altercation during Friday’s practice after Cousins confronted Crosby regarding what he perceived as overly physical play. Kubiak stated that the incident violated team rules, leading to their absence from Saturday’s session.

Team Addressing the Incident

Kubiak confirmed that the team addressed the situation and is now “moving on.” Cousins and Crosby are scheduled to practice during Monday’s session.

Crosby’s Playing Style

Maxx Crosby, known for his relentless approach in practice, has previously discussed pushing the boundaries and prioritizing finishing plays, sometimes leading to clashes with quarterbacks. Crosby acknowledged his tendency to “go over the line” in pursuit of greatness.

Mendoza Takes First-Team Reps

With Cousins sidelined, rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza took first-team reps, showcasing a strong performance with several touchdown passes, including a scramble-drill touchdown to Michael Mayer and a perfectly placed out route to Tre Tucker.

Quarterback Coach Comments

Quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan noted that the team is focused on improvement and that Mendoza’s performance was encouraging despite some early miscues.