#maxx-crosby

#maxx-crosby

One of the biggest weaknesses the Patriots tried to improve, and seemed to until injuries plagued the defense, was their pass-rushing group, and unfortunately, that will remain a top need going into the 2026 offseason. That's why the possibility that the Raiders could trade away Maxx Crosby has become a fixation for New England fans, but it's looking less likely as the weeks go on.

We have made the decision to place Maxx Crosby on the Reserve/Injured list for the remainder of the 2025 season. After deliberate and thorough consultation with multiple top medical professionals, it became clear that this decision was in the best interest of both the franchise and the player. Maxx is the ultimate warrior, and he has fought extremely hard to compete each week with his teammates since injuring his knee mid-season. We are grateful for his extraordinary contributions. He is a true Raider on and off the field -- we look forward to his leadership and toughness into 2026 and beyond.

The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive front is built around Maxx Crosby's relentless, scheme-proof production. Crosby sits first among edge defenders in run-stop win rate (38%) and in the top-15 in pass-rush win rate (17%), which means Guyton will see a defender who wins both on early downs and when it's time to hunt the quarterback. Las Vegas sits right at league average in pass-rush win rate, ranking 17th (37%), and much can be said the same against the run where they rank 15th.