The Las Vegas Raiders haven't had any big scuffles during offseason practices, but that changed in a big way on Thursday.
According to ESPN's Paul Gutierrez, things got heated when linebacker Robert Spillane and undrafted free-agent center Will Putnam got into it a few times during the session.
But business really picked up when star edge rusher Maxx Crosby got involved and threw at least three punches at the rookie before ripping off his helmet and chucking it. Then, the DJ at practice stole the show.
"Wild Raiders camp moment," Gutierrez tweeted. "Robert Spillane and UDFA C Will Putnam got into it twice, then Maxx Crosby entered the fray, throwing at least 3 punches at Putnam before ripping Putnam's helmet off and throwing it downfield.
"Music DJ responded with Rocky theme then We Are Family..."
Wild #Raiders camp moment...Robert Spillane and UDFA C Will Putnam got into it twice, then Maxx Crosby entered the fray, throwing at least 3 punches at Putnam before ripping Putnam's helmet off and throwing it downfield. Music DJ responded with Rocky theme then We Are Family...
— Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) August 16, 2024
Well played by the DJ. There isn't any video of the brawl, unfortunately.
Per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the DJ also played multiple Disney songs, with "Let it go" from the movie "Frozen" among them, according to The Athletic's Tashan Reed. Just fantastic work.
The Raiders took their practice indoors and weren't wearing pads, so it looked like this would be a toned-down practice. Clearly the players had other plans.