Raiders star Maxx Crosby ‘expected to have season-ending surgery’

Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby’s 2024 season could have come to an end amid injury woes, according to reports. 

The defensive end had already been ruled out of Las Vegas’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday. 

But it is feared the at the three-time Pro Bowler could also be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to an ankle issue. 

Crosby is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his ankle which he initially hurt in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN. 

The player is reportedly set to meet with a medical expert Monday for the procedure, which will determine the extent of the damage and assess whether further surgery is required. 

Crosby, who has played on the injury for the majority of the season, could require as many as two surgeries depending on Monday’s outcome. 

The defensive end is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his ankle on Monday 

The Raiders have already been eliminated from the NFL postseason and will likely have switched their focus to the 2025 season, which Crosby will target as a return date. 

Crosby has started all 12 games in which he’s played this season, recording 7.5 sacks, 17 tackles for loss and 20 quarterback hits.

Many teams showed interest in the defensive player before the trade deadline but the Raiders refused to entertain any potential trades. 

The Raiders are 2-11 heading in this week’s Monday Night Football fixture following a turbulent season and are in the running for the top pick of the draft.