Raiders QB Kirk Cousins Back at Practice After Maxx Crosby Altercation
Summary
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins was kept out of practice after a fight with teammate Maxx Crosby but returned after a day. Cousins is expected to mentor rookie first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza, who will gradually take over the starting quarterback role.Key Facts
- Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby had a physical altercation during Raiders practice on Friday.
- Both players were disciplined by missing Saturday's practice.
- Head coach Klint Kubiak described the fight as competitive fire between top players.
- Cousins returned to practice on Monday and resumed working with the first-team offense.
- Cousins signed a one-year, $20 million fully guaranteed deal with a two-year, $80 million team option.
- The Raiders picked Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Mendoza is expected to gradually become the starting quarterback during the season.
- The Raiders will play their preseason games against the Cardinals, Texans, and 49ers ahead of the regular season.
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