Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 8/1/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
45
SACKS
7.5
INT
0
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0
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0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There's not much to say that isn't known about Crosby, as he's established himself as one of the most determined pass rushers in the league across the last three seasons. His 2024 campaign was cut short by an ankle injury that required tightrope surgery, but there aren't any concerns about his availability for the new season. Crosby's per-snap production won't rival that of Myles Garrett or other truly elite pass rushers, but unlike Garrett, Crosby is routinely on the field for rushing downs. In turn, he holds a significant advantage in total tackles and is the top-ranked defensive lineman heading into the 2025 campaign. Read Past Outlooks
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Inks massive extension
Crosby (ankle) agreed to a three-year, $106.5 million extension with the Raiders on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Crosby's new deal contains $91.5 million in guaranteed money and keeps him on the books through 2029 while making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Before an ankle injury sidelined him for the Raiders' final four contests of 2024, Crosby was a paragon of durability, as he had previously never missed a game during his six-year professional career. Since he entered the league in 2019, Crosby has posted 59.5 sacks, the fifth-most in the NFL over that stretch.
Crosby's new deal contains $91.5 million in guaranteed money and keeps him on the books through 2029 while making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Before an ankle injury sidelined him for the Raiders' final four contests of 2024, Crosby was a paragon of durability, as he had previously never missed a game during his six-year professional career. Since he entered the league in 2019, Crosby has posted 59.5 sacks, the fifth-most in the NFL over that stretch.
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Measurables Review
How do Maxx Crosby's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
255 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.66 secShuttle Time
4.13 secCone Drill
6.89 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
32.88 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Crosby fought through a knee injury for much of the 2023 season, though it would be impossible to discern that by looking at his production. He led all defensive lineman with 1,081 snaps, or 63.6 per game. To put that in perspective, the next closest player at the position was Danielle Hunter, and he averaged 59.2 snaps per contest. Crosby has also played in every game as a pro, surely playing through several different issues at points throughout his career. Volume plays a key role in his fantasy value, as he doesn't have the same disruptive ability on a per snap basis as other elite players at the position. That makes him a slightly more fragile selection than his overall ranking may suggest, but it's impossible to deny his productivity and durability after five years in the NFL.
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Officially goes to IR
Las Vegas placed Crosby (ankle) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.
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Undergoing tightrope surgery
Crosby (ankle) is scheduled to undergo a tightrope procedure Tuesday to address the Grade 3 sprain he had aggravated Week 14, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
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Likely needs season-ending surgery
Crosby, who has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Falcons, revealed in an Instagram post Saturday that he expects to undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his injured ankle.
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Sits out of practice Thursday
Crosby (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday.
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Notches sack in loss Friday
Crosby recorded four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Friday's 19-17 Week 13 loss to Kansas City.
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Emerges again as trade candidate
The Raiders could opt to trade Crosby rather than sign him to a new contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN suggests.
ANALYSIS
There are several big-name pass rushers set to hit the open market in the next couple of seasons, including Crosby, and salaries for that cohort will increase significantly. Crosby's contract runs through the 2026 campaign, so the current offseason would be the time to try and extend him at a relative value or entertain trade offers. Las Vegas has repeatedly denied that Crosby is available, and they could likely afford to sign him to a lucrative extension if they land a rookie starting quarterback or otherwise don't spend big at that position.
There are several big-name pass rushers set to hit the open market in the next couple of seasons, including Crosby, and salaries for that cohort will increase significantly. Crosby's contract runs through the 2026 campaign, so the current offseason would be the time to try and extend him at a relative value or entertain trade offers. Las Vegas has repeatedly denied that Crosby is available, and they could likely afford to sign him to a lucrative extension if they land a rookie starting quarterback or otherwise don't spend big at that position.