The Las Vegas Raiders informed defensive end Maxx Crosby that they are shutting him down and he won’t play in the Raiders’ final two regular-season games against the New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer. Reportedly, that caused a disagreement between Crosby and the club, leading to the Pro Bowler leaving the facility.
Las Vegas was eliminated from the playoffs at the end of November and has a chance to earn the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft with a loss to New York, which currently owns the top selection, on Sunday. However, Crosby has made it no secret that he wanted to finish out the season. Earlier this week, he said that he “doesn’t give a s*** about the pick” and “doesn’t play for that”.
Crosby has been dealing with a knee injury this season, missing at least one practice per week regularly, and didn’t practice at all this week. This news also comes after Las Vegas put Pro Bowl tight end Brock Bowers and starting safety Jeremy Chinn on injured reserve on Wednesday. So, there are plenty of signs that the organization has its sights set on the first overall pick in April.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vincent Bonsignore, head coach Pete Carroll confirmed that the Raiders are shutting Crosby down. ESPN’s Ryan McFadden reported that Carroll said, “I have no other information about anybody else right now,” when asked if he expects more players will be shut down this season.
Carroll’s full explanation of the Crosby situation can be seen via the video below from Jesse Merrick of Silver & Black Sports Network.
The Raiders also have to make a decision on starting left tackle Kolton Miller, who has spent the majority of the campaign on injured reserve. Miller had his 21-day practice window activated on Dec. 11, meaning he needs to be activated before the team’s final game in Week 18 to be eligible to play again this season.
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