Crosby’s Future With the Raiders: What’s Really at Stake

Maxx Crosby, the star defender for the Las Vegas Raiders, has sparked a fresh wave of speculation about his next move. While he hasn’t confirmed or denied telling minority owner Tom Brady that he will never play for the team again, his recent comments on SiriusXM’s “Let’s Go! ” show hinted at deeper frustrations. The root of the tension appears to stem from how the Raiders handled Crosby’s knee injury in December. After being sidelined for the rest of the season, many believe the communication around his treatment left him feeling abandoned by the organization. Sports insider Albert Breer shared that the fallout reaches the highest levels of the club, involving both Tom Brady and Alex Guerrero. Guerrero’s role as a wellness coordinator and close ally of Brady has been highlighted in reports that he helped decide to end Crosby’s 2025 season early.Despite this rocky relationship, the Raiders still have leverage. Crosby signed a three‑year, $106. 5 million extension last offseason, and the team’s leadership—owner Mark Davis and new head coach Klint Kubiak—have publicly expressed a desire to keep him on the roster. The injury’s recovery timeline is another hurdle. League insider Ian Rapoport noted that Crosby’s meniscus repair will take months, not weeks, to heal. This means a trade would be unlikely until he passes a physical, which could happen only after the 2026 NFL Draft or during the summer. All signs point to a prolonged saga. The Raiders must mend fences at every level, from ownership to coaching staff, if they hope to secure Crosby’s loyalty. Whether that happens before the next season or not remains uncertain, but the conversation is far from over.