Edge rusher Maxx Crosby has been selected to represent the Las Vegas Raiders for the ninth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The prestigious award was created in honor of the late founder owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Each team around the league nominated one of its players who they feel exemplifies outstanding sportsmanship on the field. The Silver and Black chose Crosby as its representative of fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition this season for the organization.
So far this season, Crosby leads the Raiders in sacks (nine), solo tackles (42), tackles for loss (16), quarterback hits (16) and forced fumbles (two).
"These Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees exemplify the fiercest competition combined with the excellence of sportsmanship," Troy Vincent, EVP of Football Operations of the NFL, said in a press release. "It reflects the very values of respect, resilience and fairness that inspire both teammates and opponents to be the best in the world."
A panel of former NFL players will determine eight finalists before current players on each team submit a consensus vote got their choice of the winner in December. Teams cannot vote for their own players.
The winner will be announced as part of NFL Honors in February and receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Raiders legend Charles Woodson won the award in 2015.
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 11 victory against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) arrives to the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) arrives to the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) arrives to the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Bars (64) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jacob Hollister (88) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) 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) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) and wide receiver DJ Turner (19) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) 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) signs autographs for fans before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks and receivers huddle during warm ups before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) signs autographs for fans before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) and tight end Foster Moreau (87) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3), quarterback Chase Garbers (15) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) walk down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45), cornerback Sam Webb (27) and running back Brandon Bolden (34) walk down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) 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) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) warming up before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Las Vegas Raiders defensive line huddles during warm ups before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) returns a kickoff during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) blocks during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) calls out the defense during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) eyes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) stiff arms the defender during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) celebrates after returning a kickoff during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) receives the snap during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes 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) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) waits to snap the ball during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with a teammates after making a 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate after connecting on a 31-yrad touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a PAT during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and safety Matthias Farley (41) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) lines up before the snapduring the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) eyes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) knocks down the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) blocks a field goal attempt during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) and linebacker Darien Butler (58) celebrate during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) celebrate during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) calls out the defense during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) and safety Roderic Teamer (33) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) pressures the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes 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) sacks 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) sacks 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) celebrates with defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) celebrate during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) celebrates during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) sacks the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 57-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates after making a 25-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) eyes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) celebrates after winning the overtime coin toss during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes for a 35-yard game winning touchdown during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) making a 35-yard game winning touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after making a 35-yard game winning touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate after connecting on a 35-yard game winning touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Las Vegas Raiders celebrate after wide receiver Davante Adams (17) make a game winning 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates on the field after the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the field after the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels addresses his players in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Las Vegas Raiders celebrate in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate in the locker room after the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
