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ArticleRanking the top edge rushers: Execs, coaches and s...Captured July 9, 2026
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Voters who value a complete game -- relentless play from start to finish -- rank Crosby very high. He has the best motor of any defensive player. Crosby has 69.5 sacks in seven seasons, joining Greg Townsend (107.5) and Howie Long (84.0) as the only Raiders to surpass the 60-sack mark since 1982.

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No. 4 ranking; 69.5 sacks in 7 seasons, but knee durability concerns.

Crosby ranked No. 4 in ESPN's edge rusher survey, with voters valuing his complete game and relentless play. He has 69.5 career sacks in seven seasons, joining Greg Townsend (107.5) and Howie Long (84.0) as only Raiders to surpass 60 sacks since 1982. His 35 career games with five or more pressures since 2019 lead the NFL. Scouts praised his motor and versatility ("pass rush, splash plays, great against the run"), though one knock is wear-and-tear risk from his refusal to leave the field. The Ravens nixed a trade for Crosby in March due to concerns about his surgically repaired knee.

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