Despite their bye week, the Las Vegas Raiders continue to make headlines. The latest development involves star defender Maxx Crosby, who received an $11,000 fine from the NFL. This penalty stems from an incident during Week 9’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Incident Details
The infraction occurred when Crosby committed a late hit on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. The play had already been whistled dead due to an offsides penalty on Crosby. However, he failed to immediately cease contact, leading to helmet-to-helmet contact with Burrow. Although the hit didn’t appear intentional, the league deemed it a serious offense.
Fine Explanation
The NFL typically issues fines from the previous week on Saturdays. In this case, Crosby’s penalty was handed down during the Raiders’ bye week. The $11,000 fine reflects the severity of the infraction, considering both the late hit and helmet-to-helmet contact.
Context and Implications
This fine adds insult to injury for the Raiders, who suffered a loss during Week 9. Crosby’s actions, although not intentional, violated league protocols. The Raiders will look to regroup and rebound in their upcoming matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
Upcoming Matchup
Crosby and the Raiders aim to get back on track in Miami. The team will seek to put the Week 9 loss and Crosby’s fine behind them, focusing on a strong performance against the Dolphins.