The Las Vegas Raiders have given four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension.
The exact terms of the deal included $91.5 million guaranteed, tying Crosby to the Raiders through the 2029 season. This extension puts him at $35.5 million per season. With other edge rushers such as Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson seeking extensions this offseason, Crosby’s deal sets a standard for what they will be looking to receive from their respective teams.
Crosby’s extension was of most importance to the Raiders as he is seen as a franchise cornerstone. While he had a 2025 base salary of $22.2 million and a 2026 base salary of $18.8 million, he did not not have any more guaranteed money left from the four-year deal he signed in 2022.
Last season, Crosby recorded 45 tackles and 7.5 sacks in 12 games played before his season ended due to an ankle surgery. With his recovery progressing since having surgery in December, Crosby should return to his dominant ways next season.
With the Raiders having made the playoffs only once in Crosby’s six seasons with the team, Crosby had considered asking for a trade to a contender this offseason. However, the hirings of general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll have energized Crosby as he looks to lead a new era of Raiders football.
As the Raiders begin to overhaul their roster, extending Crosby was the first step in improving the team. Other questions will need to be addressed such as their starting quarterback and running back room for the Raiders to contend in the American Football Conference (AFC). With the third-most cap space in the league as well as the sixth overall pick in this year’s draft, the Raiders will have several resources to boost their chances at a playoff spot.
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