Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby get into scuffle in tense training camp moment

It doesn’t matter the time of year or the opponent; Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby knows how to get under people’s skin.

During the Raiders’ practice on Friday in Henderson, Nevada, Crosby drew the ire of Kirk Cousins.

Crosby hit Cousins’ arm twice during a team period, and after the second time, the usually mild-mannered quarterback was fed up. He charged after the star defender, grabbing his jersey and exchanging words. The two were quickly separated after teammates jumped in.

“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.”

Despite drafting Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, the Raiders named Cousins to open camp, and he has taken the vast majority of the first-team reps in practice. He will likely be the Raiders’ starting quarterback when they open their season against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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