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Maxx Crosby has reportedly developed a reputation for hitting quarterbacks during the Raiders' practices
The Las Vegas Raiders could be set for a messy offseason. While the team has hired Klint Kubiak to be its new head coach and appears to be on its way to selecting star quarterback prospect Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, it appears as if Maxx Crosby‘s time with the team is coming to an end.
After the team opted to shut Crosby down early in the 2025 campaign, he has reportedly made it clear that he wants to be traded this offseason. Unsurprisingly, interest in Crosby has been high, but a surprising recent development about Crosby’s practice habits could result in some teams bowing out of the running for his services.
Maxx Crosby Practice Report Emerges
During his first seven seasons with the Raiders, Crosby has developed a reputation for being one of the most relentless defenders in the league. It’s part of what makes him so good, as you know nobody is ever going to outwork Crosby. Even with Las Vegas crawling through a wretched 2025 campaign, Crosby still racked up 73 tackles (a career-high 28 of which went for a loss), 10 sacks, one interception, six pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.
Unsurprisingly, the decision to end Crosby’s season early in an effort to secure a better draft pick did not sit too well with him, and it has led to a slew of trade rumors flaring up. While Crosby hasn’t publicly requested a trade, it’s pretty clear that he believes his time with Las Vegas has run its course.
Given Crosby’s pedigree, he is going to generate a ton of interest on the trade market. However, there are some concerns when it comes to trading for Crosby, as his relentless attitude reportedly carries over to practice, where folks have claimed that he has been known to hit quarterbacks, despite the fact that they are donning red non-contact jerseys.
“Crosby, several witnesses say, would frequently violate one of football’s most sacred practice rules by making contact with red-jersey-clad quarterbacks — and get away with it,” Michael Silver of The Athletic reported. “Said one witness: ‘His attitude was, ‘If you don’t want me to do it, then block me.’ And nobody was in position to challenge that.’”
Could This Development Hurt Maxx Crosby’s Trade Value?
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 28: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
On the surface, there has probably never been a coach who has gotten upset at a player practicing too hard. Some rules in football aren’t broken, though, and hitting a player wearing a non-contact jersey during practice is one of them. Crosby frequently pushed the boundaries of what he could in Las Vegas, largely because he knew nobody was going to be able to stop him from doing what he wanted.
With another team, Crosby’s actions likely won’t fly, and it’s fair to wonder if teams will see this and become concerned about the possible headaches that could come from acquiring him. Of course, Crosby’s play on the field more than makes up for most of these concerns, but this is a unique wrinkle that must be taken into account when discussing the trade rumors surrounding him.