Las Vegas Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby is fully invested in the upcoming season, a sentiment echoed by his wife, Rachel, in a social media post Thursday.
The post on her Instagram story featured Crosby with two middle fingers raised in front of a black Bentley, captioned, "YEAR EIGHT 🖤🦅 Load & lock baby!" The caption suggests a determined tone for the team as they prepare for the new season.
The photo appears to have been taken before Crosby arrived at the Raiders' facility on Thursday morning, the same day rookies were required to report for training camp. The team's social media accounts shared a video of Crosby arriving early, indicating his eagerness to lead by example.
Crosby's commitment comes after a hectic offseason, which included trade speculation. However, he is now firmly with the Raiders. The team also recently signed rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, fully guaranteed $57.2 million contract, with a $38 million signing bonus. This secures a key player on the offensive side, complementing Crosby's presence on defense.
Time will tell if the renewed energy, Crosby's continued leadership, and Mendoza's arrival will translate into wins for the Raiders this season.