It was learned shortly before today’s game against the Giants that Maxx Crosby would be shut down for the remainder of the season. In response to learning his season was over, Crosby exited the Raiders’ facility. 
At the time, it was reported this episode could lead to a new round of questions about the Pro Bowl edge rusher’s standing with the Raiders. Crosby’s attention will now turn to recovering from a meniscus trim he was always going to undergo at some point. Multiple outside opinions on his knee injury suggested he could have continued playing to close out the season, however, and how Crosby reacts to the team’s decision could make for a storyline to follow.
Indeed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports (video link) this situation is going to cause Crosby to “evaluate his future” in Vegas. On more than one occasion, owner Mark Davis has insisted no trade is going to take place in this case. That stance was further cemented when team and player agreed to a $35.5MM-per-year extension. At the time of signing, the pact made Crosby the league’s highest-paid pass rusher on an annual basis.
That is no longer the case, but the 28-year-old has repeatedly stated his desire to spend his entire NFL career with one team. Crosby is under contract through 2029 thanks to the extension he signed this past spring. He is owed $30MM in guarantees for next year, and in mid-March his $29MM base salary for 2027 will vest in full. Any hypothetical change of scenery will no doubt take place before that date.
The Raiders face a number of key decisions in the near future. Head coach Pete Carroll intends to continue in his current capacity, but he has loomed as a strong candidate to go one-and-done in Vegas for some time now. The team sits at 2-13 entering Week 17, the same record as the Giants. A loss would go a long way in determining the No. 1 pick for either team, something which is of course critical whenever a new quarterback is being targeted.
Vegas has Geno Smith in the fold, but especially if the team finds itself in a position to do so it could add a signal-caller in the first round of the draft. Doing so could help spark a needed turnaround for the franchise, but before that point it will become clear whether or not Crosby’s decorated Raiders career will continue into 2026.
Did anyone not learn anything from Al Davis. Marcus Allen wanted out of LA. Al made him stay the last 3 years of his contract. Even regulated him to 4 string. I remember those days. Sounds messed up but it’s a business. You’re under contract. A team does not have to trade you.
Which is probably why the Raider organization is looked at as a joke to most. They haven’t won or been a threat in like 20+years.
Crosby has played through injuries the organization had a semi functional qb in Carr and fumbled that. The team is not making the playoffs, resting him is the best move for both.
If he stays you get a healthier Maxx for next year.
If traded well you get more because health.
I agree with you
Crosby posted a video of him playing basketball after he “left the facility” and needed surgery. He deleted an IG video.
link to tiktok.com
The Davis and Allen spat happened during an era where free agency wasn’t a thing. NFL free agency officially began back in 93 believe it or not. Allen played for the Raiders from 82-92. Allen had no other place to go as he couldn’t really sign with anyone. Soon as he was allowed to leave Allen bolted for KC.
In today’s NFL pulling an Al Davis is how you deter free agents from signing with your organization. If that’s how you’re treating star players why would anyone sign there willingly? They wouldn’t.
Prior to 93 we had “plan b” free agency. You as an organization protected 30 (or so) players from being free agents. Kinda like rule 5 MLB. Kinda. Marcus was always protected by AL until the 1993 rule change. He could’ve easily allowed Marcus to walk. I mean the guy regulated Marcus to 4th string. Nick Bell had more playing time in 1992 than Marcus.
Anyways you’re right about your last comment. Probably wouldn’t fly in today’s NFL based on future FA signings. Thanks for the conversation. Seriously Appreciate the input and the back and forth.
I am not sure how this is relevant to today’s game. Furthermore, Mr. Davis has been gone for well over 10 years. I think it is clear Mark does not have the same convictions of his father.
You’re right. Mark is far different than Al. But anytime something comes up with the Raiders and Maxx it goes straight to a trade. Point was Raiders don’t have to trade him. Regardless of Maxx wants a trade. Furthermore you’re right maybe all this is pointless. I firmly believe Maxx wants to remain a Raider.
Relegated
Yeah, I was wondering when Warren G started running teams
Best comment on here haha
Move him for picks, the team is not close in that division.
It always boils down to having a competent GM who can pull off the right trade and also has the acumen/talent evaluation skills to use the draft picks properly and not waste it. Teams in the Raiders position usually don’t have that person in place. If they did, they probably wouldn’t need to make that trade in the first place…….
Should have done that last offseason. Same for Myles in Cleveland.
He has a tear in his meniscus. It’s minor and he could play through it but why in a lost season?
because he is Madd Maxx,. He is aloyal soldier and a relentless competitor. Thats what makes him special.
Yesterday the Raiders just told him that we would rather have Fernando Mendoza over keeping you happy.
And that’s probably the correct decision for the organization.
Exactly. They can win 2 games a year with or without him.
Bills. Please?
The very least of their problems is having a QB (Smith), who refuses to throw the ball unless he can get to the option 12 receiver in his reads.
Crazy suggestions incoming…
Micheal Mayer for Tyrek Hill
Miami gets a TE who they can develop and would likely be a starter. Mayer has potential but hasn’t done enough and is behind Bowers.
LV gets a star WR although not their biggest need gives them someone to open the field up making Bowers and Jentys lives easier and might be able to help Tucker and Bech.
Draft Fernando Mendoza
Currently Giants are smashing the Raiders that’ll give them the worst record in the league and number 1 pick to take the likely Hiesman winner and best QB available. Mendoza will have Hill one of the fastest and best WRers of this era, Bowers one of the best TE’s currently and Jenty one of the best RB’s in all of college ever last year.
Conclusion
After that I think invest heavy on defence. You’ve got a young QB RB TE and now a star WR with some decent depth there. The lack of a solid O line hurts but they will just have to try and overcome it while you build a good defence around Crosby. Need a defence in that division going up against Mahomes, Herbert and Nix.
No one is trading for Hill. He has a bloated contract and is coming off an extremely serious injury.
Your giving up a TE 2 who hasn’t life up to expectations and is entering the last year of his contract cause I doubt you pick up his 5th year option.
Looking at Tyrek it was just 2 years ago he put up 1800 yards. Even last year he was just short of 1k. Plus looking at his deal it’s full of void years, it’s really not bad. Think if he is healthy he could be massive for them
@Tazza: Not questioning what Tyreek has done in the past but the man’s leg was hanging by a thread below the knee just a couple of months ago. I don’t think anyone is giving up anything to roll the dice on him.
Right idea wrong pieces
Yes. Dolphins probably do trade for Mayer. No not involving Hill. Probably a draft pick.
Mayer was a 2nd round pick so he doesn’t have a 5th year option. Think he’s in his final year of his rookie deal.
Now. Would the Dolphins and Raiders line up on a Tua for Geno trade maybe?
Could the dolphins trade Hill for another bad contact like Snead from the Titans to give Ward a better wr hopefully? Yeah titans may take that kind of risk. Idk how financial line up but seems like it’d be something both teams could explore
Only first round picks get 5th year options. Mayer was not.
The Dolphins will be cutting him. The Raiders can simply sign him as a free agent once his leg is sewn back on……
Probably just though it might be better/easier to trade for him. Give up a back up on an expiring and then make sure you get him. Although the injury is the big concern
There won’t be a line of teams looking to pay a 32 yr old WR malcontent coming off a gruesome leg injury. If raiders want waste $10M+ I’m sure they won’t have a lot of competition.
Still need an OL or all those players are useless.
Stay with the Raiders or go on another tour with Stills, Nash & Young? Life’s decisions aren’t always easy 🙂
Maxx Crosby wants to win…be wise with your draft picks and give him some help!
Not every team can be draft wise like Cleveland 🙂
I don’t blame Maxx Crosby for being upset about the Raiders placing him on IR with two games left. He’s due $1.65 million ($782,00 per game) in roster bonus money for being on the active roster on each game day this season.
did anybody really think the raiders were going to handle this any other way ? ?
Honest question, what kind of draft capital would it take for the Cowboys to get him?
Why would any team give up a bunch of picks for a 30 year old w/ a bad knee? Trey H classic example. Got a raise, then promptly was hurt for much of the season.
Let’s get a deal if Crosby and picks for Lamar Jackson
I would trade him. They have a lot of needs and they’re going to need to draft those needs. And he’s going to be a waste on a team that won’t be good for at least 3-4 years.
Crowbarring in some elite DE talk…
Myles Garrett is 1000% right. The Steelers spent the whole game yesterday trying to stop him from getting the sack record (likely for TJ…and because Rodgers didn’t want to end up in that highlight clip) and threw themselves off more than an opposing D ever could.
Mendoza with the #1 pick? Do they keep Geno as the backup? Guaranteed $18M for 2026, owed another $8.5M if he’s on the roster for the season. No dead cap if cut after 2026 season. Will they just cut bait if they fire PC? Pickett also free agent after this season, O’Connell’s last contract year is 2026, but only $200k of dead cap if cut this offseason.
If they were smart (which they are not), they would trade Crosby for draft picks. Tank for the 1st pick in the draft and trade back for more 1st and seconds. Walk out of this draft with a half dozen above average players instead of keep an unhappy one and drafting a giant question mark.