Maxx Crosby

Career StatsA

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		110	69.5	439	106
2025		15	10.0	73	23.5
2024		12	7.5	45	13.5
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Raiders locked up a legitimate franchise cornerstone at a reasonable price, making Crosby's extension one of the better value plays at the premium pass rusher position. At $35.5M AAV, Las Vegas secured a Pro Bowl-caliber edge defender who consistently generates elite pressure numbers without breaking the bank compared to the true top-tier deals pushing $30M-plus annually. Crosby's 27-year-old prime timing works perfectly for a three-year window, giving the Raiders their defensive anchor through his peak years without the long-term risk that comes with massive eight or nine-year commitments. The $62.5M in guarantees shows serious commitment while maintaining reasonable escape routes if performance declines, and frankly, Crosby's relentless motor and consistent production make that scenario unlikely. This B+ CVI reflects exactly what smart franchises should be doing — identifying and retaining elite-adjacent talent before they hit true superstar pricing, giving Las Vegas a cornerstone pass rusher who can terrorize AFC West quarterbacks for years to come.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Maxx's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Maxx Crosby, a fifth-round steal from the 2019 draft, has evolved into the Raiders' defensive cornerstone and one of the most disruptive edge rushers in the NFL. Entering his seventh season with 110 career games, he carries a well-earned A performance grade built on relentless motor and elite-level production. Few defenders at his position have shown this kind of sustained dominance across multiple seasons. Crosby's current numbers border on historic — his 1.57 tackles for loss per game dwarfs the NFL average of 0.30 and even surpasses the elite benchmark of 0.58 by a staggering margin. His 0.67 sacks per game nearly matches the elite threshold of 0.68, while his 1.33 QB hits per game nearly triples the league average of 0.50. There is no meaningful weakness to flag here — this is a complete, elite-tier pass rusher operating at the top of his game. His season grades tell an emphatic story: an A+ in 2023, an A in 2024, and an A+ again in 2025, reflecting a player who briefly plateaued before surging back to his ceiling. Crosby draws legitimate comparisons to Myles Garrett as a do-everything edge presence who disrupts without needing double-digit sack totals to dominate. At just 28, he is entering the prime of his career window, and there is little reason to expect regression. Watch for him to continue anchoring what could become a genuinely feared Raiders defensive front if the roster around him develops.

How Maxx Compares at the Position

Maxx Crosby ranks 3rd of 147 graded defensive ends by performance. That slots Maxx between Micah Parsons (A+) just ahead and Josh Hines-allen (A) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Fan reaction and beat coverage cluster around a B+ sentiment grade for Maxx Crosby. The narrative surrounding him is dominated by trade speculation rather than celebration of his elite production—multiple reports over the past two weeks alone have linked him to the Cowboys and 49ers, creating a persistent cloud of organizational uncertainty that overshadows what would otherwise be an unambiguously positive reception for a 7-year veteran with nearly 70 career sacks. Despite the noise, Crosby has managed his personal brand effectively by publicly characterizing the failed trade discussions as "water under the bridge" and reaffirming his commitment to Las Vegas, which has prevented sentiment from deteriorating into frustration or resentment. His 2025 season performance—73 tackles, 10 sacks across 15 games—reinforces his standing as one of the league's most productive edge rushers, yet that A-level on-field work cannot fully elevate perception while roster clarity remains unresolved heading into the offseason. The Raiders' recent moves (signings of Johnson and Jones, cuts of Rice and Martin) signal organizational tinkering rather than decisive direction-setting, which perpetuates the sense that roster composition—and Crosby's place in it—remains genuinely in flux. Until the front office either commits to building around him or executes a trade, Crosby's perception will remain locked in a holding pattern: respected for his talent and professionalism, but unable to escape the shadow of institutional indecision.