Raiders' Maxx Crosby Shares Training Camp Availability Update

• “I’ll be out there for camp to start. I’ll be out there Day 1,” Crosby said. “I think the first time on the field is Friday for like an hour or something, and I will be out there, no restrictions. Able to do what I do, and I’m so (expletive) excited."

• “We’ll be out there in the beginning. From what I know now, it’s going to be slightly limited in the beginning. It’s a slight buildup…to get back in the swing of things. They’re going to have a plan for me. But yeah, I’m back, and I plan to be better."

• “I’m back on the field this morning, doing change of direction, (expletive) rolling, bro. I feel incredible, bro. So, I’m super excited about that, feeling like myself, the best version of myself, and just doing what I love most, and it’s been incredible so far.”

• “It’s been the best offseason for sure. I’ve grown so much in so many ways. I’ve been itching [to get back on the field. Didn’t even get to do OTAs. I had to sit out like a sad puppy on the side, just watch. Finally get back out there, get an early start, which I’m fired up about, get a head start with the rookies. So, I’ll be out there getting to it. Just extremely blessed and excited.”

Main Takeaways

It goes without saying that this has been an unorthodox offseason for Crosby and the Raiders, but they will be entering this season with extra motivation. Las Vegas has been overlooked for the majority of the offseason, labeled a rebuilding organization.

However, the front office has assembled a compelling roster through free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. Additionally, the Raiders landed arguably the best candidate on the market, Klint Kubiak, as their next head coach. Pairing those assets with No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has generated a positive buzz around the building for the first time in years.

It's weird to say, but infusing Crosby back into the fold, along with the signings and draft picks added to the roster, has this roster in a much better position than a season ago. As alluded to earlier, Crosby is entering this season with extra juice, as the Baltimore Ravens backed out of an agreed trade for the pass rusher earlier this offseason, sending social media into a frenzy.

Expect Crosby to hit the field with a vengeance in 2026, which should raise the level of everyone around him. The Raiders may be viewed as a below-average team this season, but don't be surprised if they give their opponents trouble throughout the 17-game slate.