Raiders, star DE Maxx Crosby at odds over last two games of season

Vincent Bonsignore, Las Vegas Review-Journal on Dec 26, 2025

Published in Football

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LAS VEGAS — The Raiders have informed star defensive end Maxx Crosby they want to sit him out for the last two games of the season, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed.

According to a report by Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Crosby disagreed with the decision and left the Raiders’ headquarters before the team took the field for practice.

With two games left in the season and Crosby dealing with a nagging knee injury, the club wanted him to sit out the remaining games. Crosby was not in agreement when the subject was broached and left the building.

The Raiders this week put star tight end Brock Bowers and starting safety Jeremy Chinn on the injured reserve list, a sign that they are managing key assets for the future.

The Raiders (2-13) are in line to select first overall in the 2026 draft if they lose their last two games. They host the New York Giants (also 2-13) on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

Crosby said this week he is focused on the rest of the season.

“Yeah, I don’t give a (expletive) about the pick. I don’t play for that,” Crosby said. “My job is to be the best defensive end in the world.”