HENDERSON, Nev. - Los Raiders renovaron a Maxx Crosby con una extensión de contrato de varios años, según anunció el club el viernes.
Crosby, de 24 años, fue seleccionado por los Raiders en la cuarta ronda (106 en general) del Draft de la NFL en 2019 desde este de Michigan y ha alcanzado un total de 141 tacleadas (91 en solitario), 25 capturas, 12 bloqueos, 4 balones sueltos y una recuperación de balón en sus primeras tres temporadas de la NFL.
"Maxx Crosby ejemplifica las características de un Raider", dijo Josh McDaniels, entrenador en jefe del equipo. "Su ética de trabajo y liderazgo son inigualables y estamos encantados de que continúe siendo parte importante de esta organización en los próximos años. Es un día emocionante para Maxx y para la Nación Raider."
El ala defensiva de 1.96 m y 115 kg fue nombrado para su primer Pro Bowl en 2021 después de iniciar los 17 juegos, registrando 56 tacleadas (36), ocho capturas y siete bloqueos. Fue nombrado Jugador Defensivo de la Semana de la AFC dos veces (Semanas 1 y 18), convirtiéndose en el primer Raider en ganar el honor varias veces en una temporada desde 2016.
Crosby está empatado en el cuarto lugar en la historia de la franquicia por tener el mayor número de capturas (25) de un jugador durante sus primeros tres años y está entre un grupo de solo 11 jugadores de la NFL que registraron al menos 7 capturas en cada una de las últimas tres temporadas (2019-2021). Crosby está empatado en el segundo lugar en la historia del club con 4 capturas en un solo partido y sus cinco partidos con múltiples capturas están empatados en el noveno puesto desde que entró en la liga en 2019.
En el 2020, Crosby comenzó los 16 juegos y totalizó 39 tacleadas (20), un total de siete capturas, una recuperación de balón suelto y un bloqueo, además de dos patadas bloqueadas en equipos especiales. Fue nombrado Jugador de la Semana de los Equipos Especiales de la AFC en la Semana 17 en 2020 después de convertirse en el segundo Raider desde el año 2000 en registrar dos intentos de gol de campo bloqueados en un solo juego.
Como novato en 2019, terminó segundo en la votación de Novato Defensivo del Año del Associated Press después de registrar 46 tacleadas (35), un récord personal de 10 capturas, cuatro balones sueltos y cuatro bloqueos. Se convirtió en el segundo novato en la historia de la franquicia en registrar 10 capturas en una temporada, mientras que se convirtió en el cuarto defensivo novato en la NFL desde el año 2000 en registrar capturas de dos dígitos y al menos cuatro balones sueltos forzados.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2021 Training Camp at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2021 Training Camp at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2021 Training Camp at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2021 Training Camp at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2021 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the preseason away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders preseason away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2021 Training Camp at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) flips the ball during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) waits to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) sack the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pumps the crowd up during the regular season home game against the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) fires the team up in a huddle during warm ups before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium,
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) breaks up a pass during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the postseason away game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the postseason away game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the postseason away game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during a practice for the 2022 Pro Bowl at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during a practice for the 2022 Pro Bowl at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the the locker room before the 2022 Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the 2022 Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) is awarded the Defensive Pro Bowl MVP trophy after the 2022 Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.
