Las Vegas Raiders quarterback clash sparks trade talk for Aidan O'Connell

Las Vegas Raiders Kirk Cousins Maxx Crosby Aidan O'Connell quarterback trade

During Raiders training camp, quarterback Kirk Cousins confronted edge rusher Maxx Crosby after the defender hit Cousins' throwing arm twice. Cousins shoved Crosby and warned him, but the incident did not escalate and head coach Klint Kubiak called it a normal part of camp.

The team’s quarterback depth chart now features rookie first‑overall pick Fernando Mendoza, veteran Kirk Cousins and third‑string Aidan O'Connell. With Mendoza expected to start in 2026, the Raiders are likely to move O'Connell, and analysts suggest four clubs – the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers – could be willing to overpay for the former Purdue backup.

The speculation highlights the Raiders’ ongoing roster reshuffle and the broader NFL market for quarterbacks ahead of the 2027 season.

Entities

Aidan O'Connell · Fernando Mendoza · Kirk Cousins · Las Vegas Raiders · Maxx Crosby

Sources

Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby get into heated exchange at Raiders practice [www.thebiglead.com]

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4 teams that may be desperate enough to overpay Raiders for Aidan O'Connell [justblogbaby.com]

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