Sources: Raiders, Crosby reach $106.5M extension

HENDERSON, Nev. -- Four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby has agreed to a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders that makes him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

The extension, announced without terms by the Raiders, includes $91.5 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.

"I told him last night, 'This is not for what you've done, but for what you're about to do,'" general manager John Spytek said during Wednesday's news conference. "He's chasing championships, and so are we."

Crosby had two years left on his four-year extension that he signed in 2022. He had a base salary of $22.2 million in 2025 and $18.8 million in 2026. However, he didn't have any guaranteed money left.

Last offseason, the Raiders gave Crosby a $6 million raise ahead of the 2024 campaign while moving $1.2 million from his 2026 salary into 2025.

Crosby has developed into one of the league's top edge rushers since the Raiders drafted him in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. Since entering the league, Crosby has totaled 59.5 sacks -- tied for fifth most in the NFL.

In 2024, Crosby totaled 45 tackles and 7.5 sacks in 12 games before his season was cut short due to ankle surgery.

"I am extremely excited and motivated," Crosby said. "I have been here for seven years and it has been a blessing. ... A lot of people in this building have helped me. I am about to be five years sober in a week and without that, I wouldn't be here."

Spytek didn't comment at the NFL scouting combine on whether a new deal with Crosby would get done this offseason, but he made it clear that he wanted the 27-year-old defensive end to be in Las Vegas for the long run and that Crosby embodies the type of players he and coach Pete Carroll want for the organization.

"This is a big commitment, and there is no one we'd rather do it with than Maxx," Spytek said. "And what he stands for: the way he plays the game and the passion. That's what coach and I have talked about and actions are louder than words."

While Crosby has filled up the stat sheet, he has been hellbent on winning. The Raiders have only made the playoffs once in Crosby's six years with the organization, but he's hopeful things turn around under Carroll and Spytek.

"We want to grow this to a place that people want to be," Spytek said, "When Maxx -- and it's no secret it hasn't been sunshine and roses here -- makes a commitment to the Raiders and stands for everything [we] talk about, that speaks volumes. I hope it's noticed around the league."