Optimism surrounds the Las Vegas Raiders as training camp begins for the 2026 season. The team has bolstered its roster with the No. 1 overall draft pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and appears set to retain key defensive player Maxx Crosby.
There had been speculation about Crosby's departure, with a trade to the Ravens reportedly falling through. However, the star edge rusher is back with the Silver and Black and preparing for another season. His wife, Rachel Crosby, shared photos from training camp on Instagram, captioned "Year 8 🖤🩶🦅," offering fans a look at the team's preparations.
The images provided behind-the-scenes views of camp activities, including what appeared to be a children's play area with an inflatable slide and a mini-throwing game. Crosby's daughter, Ella Rose, was pictured participating in the throwing activity.
Crosby has been a consistent performer throughout his NFL career, recording at least seven sacks in every season and demonstrating significant durability. The upcoming season holds particular promise with the addition of Mendoza, potentially creating the most talented Raiders team Crosby has played on. If Mendoza meets expectations, the defensive unit, including Crosby, may face less pressure to carry the team against opposing offenses.