Raiders QB Kirk Cousins Back at Practice After Maxx Crosby Altercation
Raiders QB Kirk Cousins returns to first-team reps after being held out of practice following an altercation with Maxx Crosby.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins returned to practice on Monday following a recent altercation with star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. The two players reportedly got into a physical dispute during Friday's practice session, forcing them to be separated. Head coach Klint Kubiak attributed the incident to competitive fire between two top-tier athletes, but both players were disciplined by being held out of Saturday's practice.
Since then, Cousins has resumed working with the first-team offense, showing no signs of lingering injury or issue. The Raiders drafted quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, with Cousins serving as a mentor during his rookie season. The agreement that brought Cousins to Las Vegas included a one-year, $20 million fully guaranteed deal, along with a two-year, $80 million team option and potential worth up to $172 million over five years.
This flexible contract structure allows the team to assess Mendoza's development and decide on Cousins' future role with the Raiders. Despite the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals looming, Cousins' presence brings reassurance to Raiders fans as they prepare for the regular season.
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