Jason Burgos
A wild new report details the messy situation inside the Las Vegas Raiders that has alienated top star Maxx Crosby, including a minion of Tom Brady who has few fans in the organization.
One of the biggest stories in the NFL as we near the start of the new league year is the future of Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby. During an ugly period in franchise history, the seven-year veteran has been one of the few bright spots as he’s earned Pro Bowl honors the last five seasons.
Unfortunately for the 28-year-old, his efforts have mostly gone to waste as the Raiders have reached the playoffs just once during his tenure. Furthermore, he has had five different head coaches, and it could be six if he sticks around with the organization in 2026. It is understandable why Crosby would be frustrated and would want out.
Raiders not consulting Crosby during trade talks
However, Crosby has been loyal to Raiders fans despite the constant losing. But the team pushed him over the deep end when they requested that he miss the final two games of the season as they looked to tank to get the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Which they did. Yet, it caused a rift between the team and Crosby, and expectations are that he will be traded soon. Or maybe not.
According to a new report from The Athletic’s Michael Silver, the Raiders have made the process of moving the fan-favorite “clunkier” than it needs to be despite sizable interest.
“The Raiders aren’t assuring him they’ll accept the best offer they receive or solicit his input as to where he’d prefer to play,” Silver writes. “In theory, this saga could extend all the way to the draft — or even into the season.
“If that happens, it will continue a pattern of dysfunction that has plagued the Silver and Black throughout Crosby’s tenure, and which no sane superstar would perpetually welcome.”
Tom Brady’s lackey causing trouble at Raiders facility
However, an intriguing nugget of information in Silver’s report is the reveal of another reason why Crosby has soured on the organization: Minority owner Tom Brady’s top in-house minion, Alex Guerrero. The man with the title of “wellness coordinator” has a stunning influence in the Raiders offices and has reportedly rubbed many in the organization the wrong way because of how he uses his unusual power.
“Guerrero, who regularly attends practices and meetings, purports to possess significant organizational power, informing players of impending transactions and even indicating to staff members who don’t follow his instructions that their jobs may be at risk,” Silver reports.
“Guerrero is perceived to have a direct pipeline to Brady, who lives in Florida and serves as Fox’s lead NFL analyst, limiting his in-person presence. Suffice it to say that trust issues are permeating the Raiders’ training facility in Henderson, Nev.”
