Maxx Crosby has knee surgery following a disappointing conclusion to the season.

Max Crosby Undergoes Meniscus Surgery

Max Crosby will have meniscus surgery on Wednesday, initiating his rehabilitation process.

The edge rusher for the Raiders has faced ongoing knee problems throughout the 2025 season, which resulted in him missing the last two games.

After the surgery, Crosby, 28, shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed on social media with a caption stating, “Time to clean up. Surgery was a success. Hoping for a 200% recovery. Year 8 is going to be the best year yet.”

On Instagram, he added, “Big risk = big reward…. There’s work to do. Reset and reload… Year 8 is going to be the best year yet.”

Crosby expressed a desire to avoid surgery during the offseason. Recently, he consulted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neil El-Atrache in Los Angeles.

Having already undergone surgeries on his knees and shoulders by El-Atrache in the past, Crosby spoke highly of the doctor on his SiriusXM radio show. “Neil has performed many surgeries on me,” he noted. “He’s a great guy and has always been really good to me. He’s someone I trust completely.”

This past season, Crosby played in 15 games, tallying 73 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, one interception, and two forced fumbles.

Concerns have surfaced regarding Crosby’s future with the Raiders, especially following his dissatisfaction with the team’s decision to sideline him for the last two games. Though General Manager John Spytek addressed his situation, he refrained from labeling Crosby as “untradable.”

“I have a lot of respect for Max and his passion for the game,” Spytek remarked to reporters recently. “I’ve spent considerable time with him in the past weeks. It’s clear that he wasn’t thrilled about not playing football. That’s something you expect from your top players—after all, that’s why they’re so good.”