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Raiders Shut Down Maxx Crosby for Final Two Games After Knee Evaluation

Pete Carroll says a recent medical review showed the knee “looks too bad” to risk further play.

Overview

  • Carroll confirmed Jay Glazer’s report that Crosby left the facility after disagreeing with the decision, adding he supported the player’s frustrated reaction.
  • Team officials made the call following an early-week evaluation as Crosby has played through a knee issue since Week 7 and did not practice this week.
  • Las Vegas at 2-13 faces the 2-13 Giants in a game with major implications for the No. 1 draft pick, drawing public tanking accusations that Crosby rejected, saying he does not care about draft position.
  • Crosby logged 10 sacks, 73 tackles and 20 quarterback hits in 15 games, accounting for a significant share of the Raiders’ pass-rush production.
  • The Pro Bowler is signed through 2029 on a three-year, $106.5 million extension, and the shutdown has triggered offseason trade speculation from media and fans without any reported negotiations.