Kirk Cousins Explains Practice Arguments: 'My Elbow Got Hit'

Kirk Cousins plays quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders. He is an American football team leader who throws the ball. Cousins got into an argument at practice. He talked about it after.

Cousins said his elbow got hit during a play. The elbow is the middle part of the arm. He said he was upset because players hit his arm.

Cousins had a heated moment with his teammate Maxx Crosby. Maxx Crosby plays defense for the Raiders. Defense means the players who try to stop the other team.

Cousins also had problems with players from the Houston Texans. The Texans are another football team. Cousins told players, 'Don't touch my arm.'

Cousins said he was not really angry. He said football practice can get very intense. Intense means very strong and full of energy.

Quarterbacks must protect their arms. An injury to the arm can stop a quarterback from playing. Injury means damage to the body.

This kind of dustup happens sometimes in sports. A dustup is a small argument or fight. It is not a big problem for the team.