Maxx Crosby's raise from Las Vegas Raiders draws unanimous reaction

Mike Moraitis

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The Las Vegas Raiders made a move absolutely nobody in their right mind should have an issue with on Thursday night, when the team re-worked the deal of star defensive end Maxx Crosby to give him a raise.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the move will see the Raiders give Crosby an extra $6 million in 2024 while also moving $1.2 million into 2025. Adding to that, years were not added to Crosby's deal, so he's still under contract through 2026.

It goes without saying how important Crosby has been for the Raiders. He's been a difference-maker since entering the league in 2019, has 27 sacks the last two years, and he's a three-time Pro Bowler, one of the best players at his position and the heart and soul of Las Vegas' strength entering the 2024 campaign.

As if all that wasn't enough, Crosby has been a role model off the field, also. Even with all that, he only ranked ninth among edge rushers in annual average on his contract, so the raise was absolutely appropriate.

A move like this is more than just about keeping a great player happy. It shows others that the Raiders will take care of their own when they earn it, something Crosby most definitely has.

Good luck finding someone who disagrees with it. Here's a look at the reactions for Crosby's raise from the Raiders.

Reaction to Maxx Crosby's raise

Josh Jacobs won't be happy

Well-deserved, indeed 

He should be higher

Maxx Crosby checks all the boxes

Even a Raider hater likes it! 

He doesn't just get sacks, folks 

Mike Moraitis

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.