Maxx Crosby and the Raiders Are Fired Up: A New Era Dawns as 2025 Training Camp Nears
The desert heat isn’t the only thing rising in Las Vegas this July—so is the intensity inside the Raiders locker room. As the 2025 NFL training camp draws near, star defensive end Maxx Crosby and the Raiders are making one thing clear: this season is about redemption, grit, and setting a new tone for the franchise.
“We’re not just showing up to play—we’re showing up to dominate,” Crosby said in a recent interview, eyes blazing with purpose. “It’s time to stop talking and start setting the tone, from day one of camp.”
After an up-and-down 2024 season that showed flashes of promise but fell short of playoff expectations, the Raiders are entering camp with a chip on their shoulder—and no one embodies that more than Crosby himself.
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Maxx Crosby: The Relentless Leader
Maxx Crosby has evolved from a mid-round draft pick into the emotional and physical heartbeat of the Raiders. The All-Pro edge rusher led the team in sacks, tackles for loss, and—most importantly—energy. His offseason workouts have become viral sensations, showcasing not only his freakish conditioning but also his unwavering focus on one thing: bringing a winning culture back to Las Vegas.
Crosby’s message to his teammates this offseason has been simple: “We’re done being average.”
With Howie Long returning as a bench coach and a revitalized defensive unit around him, Crosby is stepping into an even bigger leadership role. His mentorship of young players, coupled with his relentless motor, has created a ripple effect through the locker room. Everyone—from veterans to rookies—is dialed in.
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Training Camp Vibes: Serious, Hungry, and United
The tone around the facility is noticeably different this year. There’s less talk about potential and more about accountability. New faces on both sides of the ball are blending in well, and the cohesion being built during minicamps and OTAs has only intensified in the lead-up to camp.
“We’ve got a group of guys who are all-in,” said head coach Antonio Pierce. “No distractions. Just football. Maxx sets that example every day.”
With a strong draft class, strategic free agent additions, and a simplified, aggressive defensive scheme, the Raiders are poised to turn last year’s growing pains into fuel.
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A Make-or-Break Year?
The 2025 season carries major implications. The Raiders are now three years into their Vegas era and have yet to fully capitalize on the energy and opportunity of their new home city. Fan support remains passionate, but expectations are rising—and the time to deliver is now.
The AFC West remains one of the most competitive divisions in football, but the Raiders are no longer interested in moral victories. Their goal is the playoffs—and beyond.
“We know what we’re capable of,” Crosby said. “But we also know it’s all talk until we put it on the field.”
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Setting the Tone
Training camp will be more than just conditioning drills and playbook installs—it will be a statement. A statement that the Raiders are tired of being an afterthought. A statement that the culture is shifting. A statement that Maxx Crosby and company are here to make Las Vegas proud.
The message is loud and clear: The Raiders aren’t waiting for a breakout—they’re demanding one. And it all starts now.