Photo of Maxx Crosby’s horribly swollen knee goes viral

Crosby said he “had some fluid buildup” in his knee and was then bedridden with an illness. He said he could not move and felt like he was dying. Crosby received a call informing him that there was bacteria found in the fluid that was drained from his knee, indicating he had an infection. He had to go to the hospital for treatment.

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Despite what seemed like a terrifying week, Crosby was determined to play against the Chiefs. He suited up and was even irate at one point late in the game when Raiders coaches took him off the field for a breather.

Play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan said Crosby told the CBS crew that his knee will need “some kind of attention after the season.”

Crosby barely ever misses a snap, which says a lot about his toughness. But the fact that he was able to play after his leg looked like that just days prior is truly remarkable. The star pass-rusher even recorded a sack in the game, giving him 11.5 on the season.