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NFL·ANALYSIS·August 20, 2026 09:58 AM ET

Crosby, Anderson draw Manti's warning to NFL tackles

The warning lands during the 2026 preseason.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read
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"I'm scared of both of them if I'm an offensive tackle" 😳 Manti on Maxx Crosby and Will Anderson Jr. 🔥 https://t.co/rFs Via @gmfb on X

What happened: Manti grouped Maxx Crosby and Will Anderson Jr. among the league's most daunting assignments for offensive tackles.

Why it matters: The comparison highlights pass protection as a defining challenge against elite edge pressure. Crosby and Anderson can each force offenses to devote extra resources to the line of scrimmage.

By the numbers: Crosby enters the season ranked No. 24 on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

What to watch: Their matchups against starting tackles will come into focus as teams move from preseason evaluations to regular-season preparation.

Sources

  • @gmfb 

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