The Las Vegas Raiders are facing uncertainty regarding Maxx Crosby’s future amid ongoing friction about team personnel. The five-time Pro Bowler has voiced concerns about Alex Guerrero, Tom Brady’s former trainer, who has maintained a regular presence at Raiders practices and meetings over the last season. This tension is casting doubt on whether Crosby will remain with the organization as they approach the new NFL league year.
Issues Surrounding Guerrero’s Influence on the Team
According to Michael Silver of The Athletic, Alex Guerrero’s role within the Raiders has stirred frustration, especially for Crosby. Guerrero, hired officially as the Raiders’ wellness coordinator in August 2025, is said to wield significant influence, allegedly informing players about pending team moves and warning staff who resist his directives about potential job risks. His close association with Tom Brady, who largely works from Florida as Fox’s lead NFL analyst, has contributed to trust issues within the Raiders’ training facility in Henderson, Nevada.
Guerrero began his work with Brady as a body coach in 2005 and was a controversial figure during Brady’s later years with the New England Patriots. Even then, Brady hesitated to discuss Guerrero’s frequent travel with the team, and head coach Bill Belichick reportedly tried to limit Guerrero’s presence during team activities and flights.
Maxx Crosby’s Recent Struggles and Possible Trade
Crosby’s dissatisfaction with Raiders decisions adds to the uncertainty. He was reportedly unhappy when the team shut him down for the final two games of last season due to a knee injury, believing he could have continued playing and postponed surgery. Although Crosby has deflected questions about his relationship with the Raiders, and new head coach Klint Kubiak has expressed a desire to retain him, reports suggest that a trade could take place soon as the league year begins.
NFL insider Benjamin Allbright identified the Chicago Bears as Crosby’s preferred destination, though their current salary cap challenges complicate a move. Crosby’s performance last season included 20 quarterback hits and 10 sacks over 15 starts. Since entering the league in 2019, Crosby has accumulated 69.5 sacks, ranking sixth-highest in the NFL.
Implications for the Raiders and What’s Next
The ongoing discord involving Guerrero and Crosby’s status highlights deeper organizational challenges for the Raiders. How the team resolves these internal conflicts will influence their approach to roster construction and team dynamics heading into the upcoming season. With a high-caliber player like Crosby potentially on the move, the Raiders face critical decisions that could impact their defensive strength and overall competitiveness.
“Guerrero, who regularly attends practices and meetings, purports to possess significant organizational power, informing players of impending transactions and even indicating to staff members who don’t follow his instructions that their jobs may be at risk.”
?Michael Silver, Reporter
“Guerrero is perceived to have a direct pipeline to Brady, who lives in Florida and serves as Fox’s lead NFL analyst, limiting his in-person presence. Suffice it to say that there are trust issues permeating the Raiders’ training facility in Henderson, Nev.”
?Michael Silver, Reporter
Well, the bears would be his preferred destination if he got to pick although I don’t know how they’d make the economics work there
Dallas offered at the deadline last year
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) March 4, 2026
