The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 season has taken yet another devastating turn. Already facing an uphill battle after a 2–4 start, the team’s struggles deepened Sunday when star edge rusher Maxx Crosby exited the first half of their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs with a left knee injury.
CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson provided the critical update midway through the second quarter, reporting that Crosby is “doubtful to return” due to the knee issue. Trainers were seen tending to the All-Pro defensive end on the sideline before he was ruled out.
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With Tom Brady now part of the ownership group and offseason changes aimed at building a playoff contender, expectations in Las Vegas were sky-high entering the year. But instead of competing for a postseason berth, the Raiders have been mired in inconsistency and disappointment — and Sunday’s game against Kansas City has only compounded those issues.
Before exiting, Crosby managed three tackles (one solo), continuing to display the relentless motor that made him one of the NFL’s elite defenders. His absence, however, was immediately felt as the Chiefs’ offense — led by Patrick Mahomes and a rejuvenated trio of Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Hollywood Brown — cruised to a 21–0 lead by halftime.
Impact of Crosby’s Injury
Crosby, a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, has been the heartbeat of Las Vegas’ defense since being drafted in the fourth round in 2019. Known for his durability and leadership, seeing him sidelined was an unfamiliar and unsettling sight for Raiders fans.
He entered Week 7 with 25 tackles and four sacks on the season, continuing his streak of elite production. Now, with his status uncertain, the Raiders face the grim reality of navigating the rest of the game — and potentially more — without their defensive cornerstone.
As Wolfson’s report made clear, Crosby’s knee issue is significant enough to end his night. For a franchise desperate to turn its season around, this latest setback could not have come at a worse time.