Maxx Crosby’s Reported Frustration in Vegas Sparks Chiefs Fans’ Imaginations - But Reality Hits Hard
Super Bowl week is buzzing - just not for the Kansas City Chiefs this time around. Still, even without the defending champs in the big game, the NFL spotlight never dims. And thanks to a nugget dropped by FOX’s Jay Glazer on Radio Row, Chiefs Kingdom has something new to chew on: Maxx Crosby might be unhappy in Las Vegas.
According to Glazer, the two-time All-Pro defensive end is frustrated with the Raiders - specifically with how the team handled the final stretch of the regular season. Crosby was placed on injured reserve due to a knee issue, ending his season two games early.
The Raiders framed it as a precaution, with a minor meniscus procedure scheduled for the offseason. But from Crosby’s perspective, that move wasn’t just about protecting his health - it was, reportedly, unacceptable.
And here’s where things get interesting. With Crosby’s discontent now public, Chiefs fans are understandably daydreaming.
Because let’s be honest: the idea of Patrick Mahomes not having to deal with Crosby twice a year is as appealing as it gets. And Mahomes has made it clear - the respect between him and Crosby runs deep.
“It’s a ton of respect,” Mahomes said before a Week 7 matchup against the Raiders. “When I talk to him outside of football, it’s like we’re friends… but he’s the type of competitor like me. When you get on that football field, it’s whatever it takes to win.”
That kind of mutual admiration doesn’t come easy in the trenches of an AFC West rivalry. Crosby plays with relentless fire, and Mahomes knows exactly how disruptive he can be. It’s the kind of matchup that defines divisional games - iron sharpening iron.
So, could Crosby ever wear red and gold?
Well, here’s where the dream hits the salary cap wall. Last March, the Raiders locked up Crosby with a three-year, $106.5 million extension, keeping him under contract through 2029.
That’s not just a commitment - that’s a franchise cornerstone deal. And even if Kansas City had the cap space (they don’t), the idea of the Raiders trading their defensive heartbeat to their biggest rival is, frankly, fantasy football stuff.
Still, the timing of this report is enough to stir the pot. Chiefs fans are always looking for ways to reload, especially on the defensive side of the ball. And the thought of adding a player like Crosby - someone who shares Mahomes’ all-in, every-snap mentality - is tantalizing, even if it’s wildly unrealistic.
For now, Crosby remains a Raider. But in a league where loyalty is fluid and frustration can spark movement, it’s worth keeping an eye on. Because if there’s one thing we know about the NFL, it’s that no situation stays quiet for long - especially when it involves two teams that can’t stand each other.
And if nothing else, Chiefs fans can at least enjoy the idea of Mahomes maybe, just maybe, not having to dodge Crosby’s relentless pursuit twice a year.