The Las Vegas Raiders shocked the league on Friday afternoon when it was reported that they were shutting down superstar defensive end Maxx Crosby for the remainder of the 2025 NFL season. This is a clear tank move, which is something that the franchise hasn't been committed to in years past.
Crosby, obviously, did not want to be shut down. Even if his sitting out and the Raiders losing two games to get the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft would ultimately be more beneficial, Crosby is a prideful person and wants to stick it out through the tough times.