“Don’t Touch My Arm”: Kirk Cousins Lays Down Strict Rule at Texans Practice Days After Heated Maxx Crosby Altercation

Kirk Cousins angry with Texans: ‘I might as well take red jersey off’

HOUSTON — The red jersey might scream “hands off,” but Kirk Cousins has a surprisingly liberal policy about how much contact he’ll tolerate in practice. Hit him in the ribs. Bang him in the hips. Bump him around enough to make playing quarterback feel reasonably authentic. Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins works out during a joint...

Kirk Cousins Explains Heated Exchanges With Raiders' Maxx Crosby and Texans, 'Don't Touch My Arm'

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins was not pleased near the end of his team's joint practice with the Houston Texans on Tuesday, and he explained why during a chat with reporters afterward.

“Don’t Touch My Arm”: Kirk Cousins Lays Down Strict Rule at Texans Practice Days After Heated Maxx Crosby Altercation

Kirk Cousins did not hesitate to open up about his injury fears. As the situation is a bit sensitive after his altercation with Maxx Crosby, Cousins no longer wants to take the risk of exposing himself to injuries. And the teams must be all ears as Cousins dropped a straightforward yet strict rule at the joint practice on August 18. “Well, my elbow got hit, and I joke with Maxx. I say, ‘You can touch me anywhere you want, just don’t touch my arm…

‘Don’t touch my arm’: Raiders QB Kirk Cousins practices safety in training camp

The Raiders starting quarterback was agitated at Houston’s defense for hitting his arm during practice after a skrimish with teammate Maxx Crosby earlier this month.

Raiders O-Line Struggles Against Texans: Implications for Mendoza and Cousins

The Raiders' offensive line faced significant challenges during joint practices with the Texans, revealing vulnerabilities ahead of their second preseason game. Key observations included persistent protection breakdowns and a struggle to establish the run game. Notably, quarterback Fernando Mendoza took substantial snaps with the first team, despite facing criticism after experiencing multiple pick-sixes. Analysts suggest Mendoza's tough day is …

Kirk Cousins Sends A Stern Warning To Raiders Teammate Maxx Crosby

Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby (Photo Via Imagn Images) Kirk Cousins doesn’t mind taking a few hits during practice, but there is one area he wants defenders to avoid, that is his throwing arm. The veteran quarterback made that clear after taking a hit to his elbow during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Houston Texans, explaining that his past injury history is why he’s so protective of that arm. “My elbow got hit,” Cousins said. Cousins Wants…