Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has finally shared a clear update on his recovery timeline. The Raiders star hasn’t stepped on the field since December because of a terrible knee situation, while his team went on to play two more games without him. Recently, he opened up about his surgery and the ongoing rehab on his podcast before locking in the month he’ll suit up next in the Raiders jersey.

“We’re going to f–king crush this rehab better than any of the rehabs we’ve done before,” he said on The Rush With Maxx Crosby podcast. “I know I’ll be back in June, around that time, fully. So, yeah, we got a long road ahead.”

After being away from the spotlight for a few weeks, Maxx Crosby reappeared on his football podcast. Before releasing the timeline of his comeback, he dropped a detailed update on his health. He admitted to undergoing knee surgery led by Dr. Neal ElAttrache earlier this month. Turns out, the player had scheduled the procedure since September, but it was delayed until after the team’s season. 

Along with the update came promising news of his recovery. He revealed that the rehab officially began last week, and he’s already “rocking and rolling.” The All-Pro pass rusher described the recovery as “incredible” so far. He also gave ‌a shout-out to his doctor, who previously helped Crosby through major knee and labrum procedures. For now, the highlight of Crosby’s rehab is enjoying extra time with his daughter, Ella.

“Me and her have been bonding hard, which is something I can’t do all the time, especially during the season,” he said. “And, you know, when OTAs start, it’s a lot. It’s a sacrifice that I signed up for.”

The 28-year-old also counted his blessings and thanked his partner, Rachel, for her support. Meanwhile, the player’s injury dates back to October 19, when he hurt his knee during a clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. Since then, the player rarely had a full week of practice afterward. He did make eight more appearances after that. However, the MRI report revealed lingering issues that could cause long-term damage if not treated.

By late December, Las Vegas put the star defensive end on IR against his wishes. He finished the season with 45 solo tackles, ten sacks, and an interception. Further, this marks the second straight season Crosby couldn’t finish because of health issues, as he suffered a high ankle sprain last year. With rehab underway, he is focusing on coming back stronger for his eighth NFL season. Meanwhile, the player’s update comes just days after he fueled the link-up rumors with the Chicago Bears.

Maxx Crosby sparks fallout rumors by lauding Bears’ head coach

Maxx Crosby, who holds a reputation for being blunt, caught the attention of Bears fans earlier this month. While discussing powerful offensive minds in the NFL, he couldn’t help but bring in Bears head coach Ben Johnson, calling him one of the league’s top play-callers.

“He [Johnson] does an incredible job in all facets of offense, you know what I mean?” he said on The Rush With Maxx Crosby podcast. “Like the run game to the pass game to the trickeration. He’s really got all that…Every time we go out there against an offense led by him like, you got to be on your sh– and be at your best because he’s going to make it difficult. So, respect the hell out of him.”

The timing of his praises makes the situation even more telling, considering the growing uncertainty about Crosby’s future in Las Vegas. The frustration between both sides had been building for some time. However, it reportedly exploded when the team put him on injured reserve even though he wanted to play.

That decision didn’t sit well with the star pass rusher, as he left the facility two days later. While Crosby’s dedication to Las Vegas never raised eyebrows, many viewed it as the final nail in the coffin. With the Bears potentially positioning themselves as future suitors in the 2026 offseason, Crosby’s future gets more exciting. And his recent praise of Johnson may be an early sign of what could come next.