Raiders suspend Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby from team drills after practice fight

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were both suspended from team drills following a fight that erupted during Saturday's practice, providing rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza with his first chance to take the starting offense. The head coach, Klint Kubiak, emphasized the team's expectations during a statement, stating that the duo had breached those guidelines, which led to their exclusion from the drills.

The altercation occurred when 37-year-old Cousins was frustrated over Crosby tipping his pass, resulting in an incomplete throw, and subsequently charged at the 6-foot-5, 256-pound Crosby, who is significantly larger than his counterpart. The 6-foot-5 Cousins and the 6-foot-5, 256-pound Crosby had to be separated by fellow teammates after the heated exchange.