“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH” — Maxx Crosby Explodes After Raiders’ Humiliating Loss to Broncos, Threatens to Leave if Geno Smith Stays

LAS VEGAS — What was supposed to be another gritty Thursday Night showdown between the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos quickly turned into a night of embarrassment, heartbreak, and explosive emotions inside the Raiders locker room. The Broncos edged out the Raiders 10–7 in a defensive slugfest — but the real story came

after the game.

Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, the emotional heartbeat of the team and a fan favorite known for his relentless motor, didn’t hold back in his postgame remarks. With frustration written all over his face, Crosby delivered one of the boldest statements of his career.

“I’m sick of this,” Crosby said, his voice cracking with anger. “Every week it’s the same story. When Geno [Smith] is our quarterback, we’re not going to know what winning feels like. I’ve given my heart and soul to this team, but I can’t keep doing this.”

The comment stunned reporters and sent shockwaves across the NFL world. For a player who has been the Raiders’ undisputed leader and emotional cornerstone, this was far more than just postgame frustration — it was a declaration of war against complacency.

Sources inside the Raiders locker room told ESPN that Crosby’s outburst followed a heated confrontation between several players, including Geno Smith, after the offense failed to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities. One insider described the mood as “nuclear,” saying:

“Maxx isn’t just angry about one game — he’s angry about culture. He wants accountability, and he feels like he’s the only one still fighting for it.”

Crosby’s performance against Denver was, as always, dominant — 2 sacks, 5 QB pressures, and a forced fumble — but even his heroics weren’t enough to mask the team’s offensive meltdown. Geno Smith completed just 14 of 33 passes for 126 yards and one interception, while the Raiders managed only 7 points despite starting two drives inside Denver territory.

The Raiders, now sitting at 3–6, are spiraling fast, and the locker room appears fractured. When asked if he would consider requesting a trade should things remain unchanged, Crosby didn’t flinch:

“I love the Raiders. I bleed silver and black. But if things don’t change — if leadership doesn’t change — I’ll have to think about what’s next for me.”

The comment has already set social media ablaze, with #FreeCrosby trending across X (formerly Twitter) within minutes of his statement. Fans are rallying behind their defensive star, demanding accountability from both the coaching staff and front office.

It’s rare for a player of Crosby’s loyalty to even hint at leaving, but this was different. It was raw, emotional, and real — the kind of moment that can define a season or shatter a franchise from within.

As one anonymous teammate put it bluntly:

“If Maxx walks, this whole thing burns down.”

For the Raiders, this wasn’t just another loss — it was a message. And if that message isn’t heard soon, Las Vegas could be facing a storm far greater than anything that’s hit Allegiant Stadium before.