Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby. Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Las Vegas Raiders at odds with Maxx Crosby again as star pass-rusher has left the building

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Dec 26, 2025 4:22 PM ET

The Las Vegas Raiders may have some problems to work out with star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.

The Raiders informed Crosby that they plan to shut him down for the team’s final two games of the season. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Crosby “vehemently disagreed” with the decision and walked out of the team’s facility.

Crosby has been dealing with a knee injury since October, so the Raiders do have legitimate reasons to be cautious with him.

Whether they would admit it or not, they also have off-field reasons to do it, as the Raiders can secure the No. 1 overall pick by losing their last two contests.

Scoopage: Raiders told Maxx Crosby they want to shut him down last two games. Crosby, who has played with injuries for much of the year, vehemently disagreed and has left the building @nflonfox has learned. This could lead to questions on his future in Vegas
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) December 26, 2025

Crosby is aware of that factor and has made it extremely clear that he does not care about the draft pick. The Raiders will never say so, but that could certainly be a factor in their decision to try and shut him down.

Of course, that decision might backfire if it leads to a strain in the team’s relationship with Crosby. While his name has come up in trade rumors before, there are no indications that the Raiders have ever been tempted to move him, or that Crosby has ever wanted to be moved. This may be something the two sides can work through, but for now, it sounds like their caution has made Crosby very angry.

Crosby, 28, has been his typical self this season. Despite battling through injuries, he still collected 10 sacks through 15 games, marking the fourth time in his career that he has reached double-digit sacks.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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