We are yet to see wonders from the Las Vegas Raiders since its superstar additions such as Tom Brady or Pete Carroll. But in the offseason, the franchise has been doing pretty well in building up a much anticipated winning Silver and Black team. Most recently, they showed support by believing in their star defensive end, Maxx Crosby.
With his blond hair and shine in his eyes, Maxx Crosby joined the NFL in 2019. But he knew that he was coming up with a chip on his shoulder, despite being thankful for the Raiders to draft him. And so, having an extremely driven personality, he proved his worth in the league – compelling the franchise to pay him a three-year contract extension worth $106.5 million. But that’s not where his story of celebration ends.
Maxx Crosby is a man of words. This is the reason why he achieved another major milestone in his personal life. Without much ado, let’s come straight to the DE’s new achievement. But before that you need to know that Crosby recently shared a series of stories on his official Instagram, informing the fans about his celebration and the good news – the man has reached five years of sobriety.
On March 11, 2020, Maxx Crosby made a major decision in his life. He went to rehab and became sober. Five years from then, the defensive end calls it one of the best decisions of his life. Sharing a picture of his hand resting on his car’s steering, Crosby wrote, “5 Years Sober. God Is Great.” His hand also featured a tattoo of the date (3.11.2020), marking the day when he started his rehab. Not only that!
In another story, which featured a clip from a podcast, the 27-year-old proudly addressed his sobriety years. He expressed that his sobriety thing “is bigger than anything” for him. In addition, Maxx Crosby also didn’t miss a chance to acknowledge the congratulations messages, as he shared one story of his friend, Brogan Roback. In that update, Roback could be seen greeting the DE, as he wrote: “5 Years sober for my brother (black heart emoji).”
Indeed, it’s an amazing feat for the man and his friends and family are nothing but proud of him. In fact, it would be better to say that Maxx Crosby is himself proud of his decision and sobriety. And why shouldn’t he? Afterall, that road wasn’t easy for him at all. So, let us take you back to his day 1 from the rehab, about which he said, “I remember the first, like March 11th when I went in there. Every day seemed like the longest day ever. Like I had no phone, I could not, everything was completely different. It slowed down and then when I was living I was like I did my 30 days I am going back home screw this. I am ready to go home. They were like no. Like, you are going to sober living, you are going to stay there until training camp.”
Then what? Maxx Crosby checked himself in and stayed for two and a half months. At first, he thought 30 days would be enough. But the staff told him that it wasn’t. Looking back, he knows that time saved him. The first year of sobriety was brutal for him. Mentally and emotionally – it tested him in ways he never imagined. But he refused to let it hold him back. So, after surgery, he returned to Vegas with a different mindset. He changed everything. A nutritionist, strength staff, the right team around him. The reason? Maxx Crosby didn’t want to be a “good story” about a guy who got clean. He wanted to be the best. And he backed it up. In just two years, he went from being just another guy to an All-Pro. And he’s still not done. Kudos to you, Crosby! The man will now be getting a huge support from their new quarterback, Geno Smith.
What does Maxx Crosby feel about Geno Smith?
When Maxx Crosby needed a big contract, the Raiders handed him a handsome pay. They made him the highest paid non-QB in the league (before Myles Garrett’s contract). Then, he wanted a veteran quarterback to come in and lead the team to a pleasant season. The Raiders again listened to him, as they came up with Geno Smith. Now, Smith is not a very big name like other available quarterbacks in the free agent market. But he is a reliable one for sure.
In his last two seasons, Smith recorded 92.7 passer rating with 7,944 yards, 41 touchdowns and 24 interceptions in 32 games. Pretty impressive, don’t you think? Well, for Maxx Crosby it is! That’s why during Tuesday’s episode of The Rush, the 27YO said, “It’s a big deal, bro. I think it helps us immensely. With the draft upcoming, it gives us more flexibility so there’s a lot of good things that come with that, as well. And he’s a winner. He’s done really well in Seattle. … It’s super exciting, bro.”
Maxx Crosby is clearly on board with Geno Smith as the quarterback is moving ahead in the 2025 season – that too under his former coach, Pete Carroll. Hence, it remains to be seen how this team portray greatness on the field!
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