What happened: The Raiders featured Maxx Crosby in their latest live Mic'd Up release as the team prepares for Week 7 of the 2026 regular season. Crosby also addressed the media regarding locker room positivity during a three game losing skid and highlighted the urgency of improving the run defense.

Why it matters: Per ESPN as of September 29, 2026, Crosby recorded 73 tackles, 10 sacks, and 1 interception across 15 games in 2025 for a Raiders defense that remains heavily dependent on his production. Selected 106th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, his rare tackle volume and every down accountability separate him from pure pass rushers.