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Crosby Hits Cousins' Arm Twice, Leads to On-Field Clash

8/8/2026

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Crosby Hits Cousins

Maxx Crosby (defensive end) hit Kirk Cousins (quarterback)’s arm twice during practice in Henderson, prompting Cousins to charge, grab jersey and exchange words before teammates intervened.
Coach Klint Kubiak called it “training camp,” warned against punches, and sent Crosby off while Cousins stayed on field.
Cousins signed a five-year, $172 million deal in April, while Crosby enters eighth Raiders season after a trade to Ravens fell through because he failed physical.

Summary

Raiders Intercepts

The Raiders defense logged two interceptions in one practice, highlighting its dominance.
Rookie cornerback Hezekiah Masses intercepted an end-zone pass, earning more camp snaps.
Safety Jeremy Chinn seized a tipped pass at the line, contributing to the surge.
Coach Klint Kubiak highlighted second-round safety Treydan Stukes for versatility and special-teams work.
The availability sheet grew as Jalen Nailor, Kwity Paye, Keyron Crawford and Dare Ogunbowale missed the session.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 NFL-AFL merger created the AFC, placing the Oakland Raiders with former NFL clubs; that season the Raiders posted a 3-2 record against NFL opponents, the only former AFL team to finish above .500. Al Davis’s strict discipline, forged in that era, still shapes today’s Raiders culture, influencing heated practices such as the Maxx Crosby-Kirk Cousins clash.

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Crosby Hits Cousins

Maxx Crosby (defensive end) hit Kirk Cousins (quarterback)’s arm twice during practice in Henderson, prompting Cousins to charge, grab jersey and exchange words before teammates intervened.
Coach Klint Kubiak called it “training camp,” warned against punches, and sent Crosby off while Cousins stayed on field.
Cousins signed a five-year, $172 million deal in April, while Crosby enters eighth Raiders season after a trade to Ravens fell through because he failed physical.

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