Raiders Give Pass Rusher Maxx Crosby Record-breaking Extension

The Raiders not only extended the contract of star defensive end Maxx Crosby , they made him the highest-paid non quarterback in NFL history.

Crosby received a three-year extension worth 106.5 million, with 91.5 million guaranteed, to keep him in Las Vegas through the 2029 season, a person with knowledge of the contract said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the financial details were not announced.

His average salary of 35.5 million in the three-year extension surpasses Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson's average deal of 35 million, according to overthecap.com. That was the previous high for a non QB.

Crosby, however, was asked about receiving the richest contract outside of quarterbacks at Wednesday's news conference. He downplayed the significance of it, saying his focus was on helping the team succeed on the field.

"I've said it a million times, I feel like I was meant to be a Raider," Crosby said. "I love being here. I love the people. You look at all the legends that created what this brand is, and that's winning. Ted Hendricks, Marcus Allen, Charles Woodson, the guys like that that I look up to. That's what I want to solidify, and those guys are all about winning."