Las Vegas Raiders star defensive finish Maxx Crosby won’t play in Monday night time’s dwelling sport towards the Atlanta Falcons as a result of an ankle damage, and a number of shops have reported that his season could also be over.
THE NFL Network reported Saturday that Crosby will meet with a foot and ankle specialist on Monday and that there have been questions on his means to play once more this season. In the meantime, ESPN reported it that Crosby would doubtless endure season-ending arthroscopic ankle surgical procedure.
Crosby, who has not practiced the previous three days, has totaled 7 1/2 sacks and 17 tackles for loss this season. He’s only a half-sack away from turning into the third Raiders participant since a minimum of 1982 with 60 for his profession.
Currently in his sixth season, the 27-year-old Crosby is a three-time Pro Bowler. Last season he completed fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
This is the second begin Crosby will miss this season as a result of damage. He had began each sport in every of the earlier 4 seasons.
Quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who has a bruised left knee, is questionable. He hasn’t practiced the previous three days, however coach Antonio Pierce expressed hope that O’Connell will play.
If O’Connell does not begin, the Raiders will flip to Desmond Ridder, who will face his previous membership. Ridder began 13 video games for the Falcons final season.
Additionally, cornerback Nate Hobbs didn’t obtain an damage designation and was a full participant in follow Saturday. He hasn’t performed since November 3 as a result of an ankle damage.
Defensive sort out Adam Butler (concussion) is questionable and cornerback Sam Webb (again) is questionable.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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