John Spytek says he anticipates Maxx Crosby being with Raiders in 2026
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Key Points:
- Raiders General Manager John Spytek expressed confidence that star edge rusher Maxx Crosby will remain with the team through 2026, despite recent reports suggesting Crosby wants a trade.
- Spytek emphasized Crosby's elite status and importance to the team's success, stating the Raiders aim to build around high-caliber players.
- Both Spytek and new head coach Klint Kubiak have maintained ongoing communication with Crosby, who is currently rehabbing a knee injury sustained late last season.
- Crosby recorded 10 sacks and a career-high 28 tackles for loss in 15 games in 2025 before being shut down due to injury, and he signed a lucrative three-year, $106.5 million extension with the Raiders in March
