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Raiders Coach Bars Cousins, Crosby After Friday Scuffle

8/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak barred quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby from Saturday practice after their Friday scuffle broke team rules.
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza ran the offense and threw touchdowns to Tre Tucker and Brock Bowers.
Cousins signed a two-year $12.6 million contract in April and turns 38 on Aug. 19.
Crosby’s trade to the Baltimore Ravens fell through after a failed physical.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s 2009-11 bounty program, run by Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and approved by head coach Sean Payton, involved as many as 27 defensive players receiving $1,000-$1,500 for injuring opponents. When Commissioner Roger Goodell exposed the scheme in 2012, he suspended Williams indefinitely and barred Payton for the season. The Raiders’ recent locker-room bans echo that precedent, aiming to curb similar misconduct.

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Story summary

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak barred quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby from Saturday practice after their Friday scuffle broke team rules.
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza ran the offense and threw touchdowns to Tre Tucker and Brock Bowers.
Cousins signed a two-year $12.6 million contract in April and turns 38 on Aug. 19.
Crosby’s trade to the Baltimore Ravens fell through after a failed physical.

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