Maxx Crosby’s Silence Speaks Volumes as Raiders Enter Pivotal Offseason
For a player who’s never shied away from the spotlight-on or off the field-Maxx Crosby’s silence this offseason has been deafening.
The All-Pro defensive end, the heart and soul of the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense, hasn’t spoken with team leadership in weeks. That’s not just unusual-it’s a potential signal that something deeper is brewing in Raider Nation.
Let’s rewind to the end of the 2025 season. Crosby, who had been battling a torn meniscus since Week 3, was shut down for the final two games of the year.
He could’ve played through it-he wanted to play through it-but the Raiders made the call to protect their star and, in doing so, secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It was a move that prioritized long-term health and draft position over short-term pride.
From a strategic standpoint, it worked. Crosby avoided further damage and underwent surgery early.
The Raiders, meanwhile, locked in the top spot in the draft. But in a locker room built on toughness, loyalty, and mutual respect, that kind of decision can leave a mark.
Now, weeks into the offseason, Crosby has been conspicuously quiet. No cryptic tweets.
No Instagram workout videos. No public endorsements of coaching candidates or front-office moves.
Just... silence.
Until now.
At a recent event for his foundation in Las Vegas, Crosby was asked directly whether he’d been involved in the Raiders’ ongoing coaching search. His response? Blunt and revealing.
“Not really, no,” Crosby said. “I haven’t talked to them, not in the last couple weeks.
I’ve just been focused on, like I said, my family and my girls, and getting healthy. I haven’t talked to them in a while.”
That’s not nothing.
This is a player who’s been a vocal leader, a tone-setter, and someone who’s taken ownership of the Raiders’ identity in recent years. He’s been involved in past coaching searches.
He publicly backed Antonio Pierce. He even showed up to the introductory press conference for new GM John Spytek and advisor Tom Brady.
And now? Radio silence.
There are a few ways to interpret this.
Maybe Crosby just needs a break. After yet another grueling season and his eighth surgery since entering the league in 2019, it’s not hard to understand why he might want to unplug and focus on family. That would be the most straightforward explanation.
But this is also a franchise in transition. Spytek and Brady are steering the ship now, and they may be taking a more streamlined, top-down approach to decision-making. That could mean less player involvement in major hires-something that might not sit well with a player like Crosby, who’s earned his seat at the table.
Then there’s the more unsettling possibility: that Crosby is distancing himself because he doesn’t see himself in the Raiders’ future.
It’s no secret that stars on struggling teams often find themselves at the center of trade rumors. Crosby, with a $106.5 million contract and elite production to match, would be a prized asset on the market.
He’s usually quick to shut down that kind of talk. This time, he hasn’t.
That’s what has Raider Nation uneasy.
Crosby’s absence from the coaching search, his lack of communication with the front office, and his vague comments about focusing on recovery all point to a player who’s either taking a step back-or preparing to take a step away.
Of course, it’s possible this is just a new era in Las Vegas. Spytek and Brady could be laying the foundation for a more structured, less player-driven front office.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it might be exactly what the Raiders need to build long-term success.
But when your franchise cornerstone is suddenly on the outside looking in, it’s fair to ask questions.
For now, all we know is this: Maxx Crosby isn’t talking to the Raiders. And until that changes, the uncertainty around his future will only grow louder.