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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee at the beginning of January. On Friday, Feb. 27, Crosby shared an update on his rehab via the video posted on social media seen below, where the five-time Pro Bowler announced that he no longer needs crutches and is back to shooting hoops on the basketball court.
This is the injury that stirred up drama at the end of the season, with the Raiders shutting Crosby down for the last two games despite his desire to continue playing. That has led to plenty of trade rumors over the last few months, and that continued this week during the NFL Combine. In Indianapolis, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero said on “The Rich Eisen Show” that there “is a world” where Crosby gets traded in the next seven to ten days.
That raises the question: Is the video above Maxx’s way of telling the Raiders and Raider Nation that he’s one step closer to being 100 percent, or to show other teams and potential trade suitors that his rehab is going well? We’ll have to wait and find out, but we could be getting an answer soon.
In Other Raiders’ Links:
- New offensive pass game coordinator: The Raiders hired Nick Holz for the job, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Holz, a Bay Area native and De La Salle High School alumnus, worked for the organization from 2012 to 2021 and spent the last two seasons as the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator.
- Coverage linebackers: “That noted, let’s take a look at linebacker prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft that can help not only fill roster voids, but also bolster the team’s depth a month after free agency,” S&BP’s Ray Aspuria wrote. “Specifically, the linebackers who have the profile and skillset to remind Raider Nation of cover-types in the mold of William Thomas (2000-01, 166 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, four sacks, 9 interceptions (one pick six), 17 pass deflections) and Thomas Howard (a stellar 2007 season with 96 total tackles, six interceptions (two pick sixes), and 11 pass deflections).”
- 5th-year option numbers: If the Raiders want to excercise the option on Tyree Wilon, it will cost $14,475,000, via Pelissero.
- Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman: Diving into what the former Duck can bring to the Silver and Black after he turned heads at the combine.