ESPN projects Maxx Crosby outside top ten 2026 NFL sack leaders

Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders enters the 2026 season following a knee surgery that sidelined him at the end of last year. Despite missing preseason action, the 29-year-old defensive end is expected to be available for the team's Week 1 matchup. Recent projections from ESPN list the pass-rusher at No. 13 among the league's sack leaders for the upcoming year. This ranking places him behind players such as Aidan Hutchinson, Micah Parsons, and Myles Garrett. Analysts have debated the projection, with some arguing that Crosby should rank within the top seven pass-rushers based on his established performance. The Raiders maintained his presence on the roster after a potential trade to the Baltimore Ravens did not materialize during the offseason.

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