Raiders Maxx Crosby says former NFL MVP pissed me off

Maxx Crosby has a score to settle with Cam Newton, and he apparently does not intend to handle it through direct messages.During an appearance alongside Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders on “Deflected,” Crosby was asked which NFL figure he has an issue with.The Raiders star did not hesitate.“I got [a] beef with my guy, Cam Newton,” Crosby said.

“Right now, we got to talk.He pissed me off.

I’m not going to lie.And I like Cam.

That’s why it pissed me off.”It was not criticism alone that bothered Crosby.He suggested Newton’s public commentary felt inconsistent with the warmth he had shown during their previous encounters.“Every time I see Cam, he’s always love and whatever.

And I seen him say (expletive) some online,” Crosby said.“Then he DMs me a couple [of] weeks later.

‘Hey bro, what’s up?’”Crosby never answered.“I can’t even fake be cool with you right now,” Crosby said.“There’s a respect level.

I played against him.But we got to talk when I see him.”Crosby did not specify which remarks crossed that line.

Newton, however, has publicly challenged him on at least two notable occasions.The first came in October 2025, when the Cowboys were reportedly interested in acquiring Crosby.During an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take,” Newton questioned whether Crosby’s loyalty to Las Vegas was preventing him from pursuing his stated goal of winning.“But understand, even in the offseason, Maxx Crosby has made it abundantly clear that he wants to do what? Win,” Newton said.

“So now, he’s not going to win in Vegas.”Newton argued Crosby had an opportunity to join a potential playoff contender and questioned why he would choose to remain with the struggling Raiders.A second possible flashpoint emerged after Crosby’s proposed trade to Baltimore collapsed.The Ravens agreed to send two first-round picks to Las Vegas before backing out following Crosby’s physical.

Crosby, who was recovering from meniscus surger...