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Tom Brady's Role in Maxx Crosby Deal Revealed

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Levi Dombro | Last updated Mar 5, 2025 2:54 PM ET

Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby has been at the center of trade rumors all offseason as his contract situation with the team was in limbo. John Spytek and Pete Carroll, the team's new general manager and head coach tandem, remedied that situation on Wednesday by extending Crosby for three years on a deal worth up to $106.5 million.

The agreement was finalized at the team facility in Henderson, Nevada, and minority owner Tom Brady was present for the signing of the record-breaking contract. According to Tashan Reed of The Athletic, Brady has been heavily involved in the team's decision-making this offseason and his presence at the building on Wednesday may indicate that he'll be actively involved at the facility all offseason.

Crosby has been a game-changing player for the franchise since he was drafted in 2019, totaling 59.5 sacks and 109 tackles for loss in just 95 career games. He has been a Second-Team All-Pro on two occasions and has been named to four Pro Bowls in just six seasons.

Brady joined the Raiders' front office as a minority owner in October and while his exact role is not defined, it has become clear this offseason that his voice carries plenty of weight throughout the organization. He was the key cog in trying to hire Ben Johnson as the team's next head coach and was the main driver of a potential Matthew Stafford trade last week at the NFL combine.

His presence should be a benefit for a Raiders franchise that has struggled in the last two decades since the Tuck Rule game that he was a part of in 2002. Brady now has a chance to re-pay the franchise for all of the collateral damage suffered since that play, and he is already on the right track by aiding in the extension of Maxx Crosby.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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