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Klint Kubiak on scuffle between Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins: "That's training camp"

Klint Kubiak reported a scuffle between Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby at the end of Raiders' practice.

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · 6:30 PM UTC · last updated Aug 07 11:00 PM

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For Cousins, the incident doesn't change his outlook as a QB battling for reps and rhythm with a new-look Raiders offense. His fantasy value this preseason should still be evaluated on the merits of the receiving corps, offensive line health, and how camp reports frame his grip on the starting job — not on a physical altercation with a teammate. Keep him as a late-round/streaming QB consideration in most formats until more substantive camp news emerges about his performance or job security.

For Crosby, this is a non-event for his fantasy-relevant profile in IDP formats. He remains one of the premier edge rushers in the league, and a practice scrap with his own quarterback says nothing about his health, snap count projections, or pass-rush role for the coming season. If anything, it signals competitive intensity in camp, which is mildly reassuring for his floor as an every-down IDP option.

Bottom line: no roster action warranted for either player based on this report. Continue drafting Crosby as a top-tier IDP edge piece and Cousins per his standard fantasy QB tier, and watch for more substantive camp updates — depth chart battles, snap counts, or actual injury news — before adjusting either player's value.

Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby scuffle at Raiders practice: 'Two leaders of our team going at it'

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins joins "Inside Training Camp Live" for an exclusive interview.

HENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and star pass rusher Maxx Crosby got into a scuffle late in practice Friday before their teammates quickly jumped in and separated them.

Cousins, who is operating the first-team offense in training camp, remained on the field to finish the drive. Crosby, however, was sent to the sideline.

“Those are two leaders of our team going at it, so that is part of camp,” coach Klint Kubiak said. “Obviously, if you fight in a game and throw a punch in game, then you're out of the game. So we've got to be smart and treat it like a game.”

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Cousins appeared upset that Crosby tipped his pass, forcing an incompletion, and then charged the 6-foot-5, 256-pound defensive end who is three inches taller and 42 pounds heavier.

“We don't want to be throwing punches, but I think on any padded day of camp, there's going to be some tussles,” tight end Michael Mayer said. "That's our starting quarterback right now, and you want him to defend your team and you want him to have some edge to him, which he does. He's always had since the first day I met him when he came in here.

“I don't want him getting thrown out. I don't want him getting a flag. Nothing like that, but you've got to be able to defend yourself.”

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