After a career season for Maxx Crosby, he has being nominated for another award to add to his other accomplishments from the 2021 season.
Crosby is one of five finalists for the Pro Football Writers Association's George Halas Award. The award, named after the late owner of the Chicago Bears, is given to a NFL player, coach or staff member who has overcome great adversity to succeed.
The 2019 fourth-round pick out of Eastern Michigan has endured great adversity through his NFL journey. After a 10-sack rookie season, Crosby admitted himself into a rehabilitation center to fight a battle with alcoholism. Crosby has since taken his game to the next level, while has also been open about his sobriety.
In his third NFL season, he became a team captain for the Silver and Black and helped lead them to a playoff berth. Additionally, he was an AP Second Team All-Pro selection and won the Defensive MVP award for the 2022 Pro Bowl.
On the two year-anniversary of his sobriety, he signed a multi-year extension to stay with the team that drafted him.
"I know in the last two years how much work I've put in, how much sacrifice, so much growth in everything I've been doing and seeing it paying off," Crosby said at the time.
Alex Smith, former quarterback for the Washington Commanders, won the George Halas Award last year for coming back from a severe leg injury. The other finalists for the award this year along with Crosby are Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson and Washington Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera.
View the best photos of defensive end Maxx Crosby's 2021 season in the Silver and Black.
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.
