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, multiple sources reported.

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.”

Crosby has been one of the NFL’s elite pass rushers with 591/2 sacks since being selected in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. He is on the verge of becoming just the third Raiders player since at least 1982 to reach 60 sacks.

“I told him last night, ‘This isn’t for what you’ve done. This is for what you’re about to do,’ ” general manager John Spytek said. “He’s about chasing championships and so are we. That’s why we’re excited to start.”

Known for playing through injuries, Crosby nevertheless missed the final four games last season because he underwent ankle surgery.

He estimated he was about a month from being fully recovered.

“I’m getting close. Pete (Carroll) was in there working on my ankle this morning,” Crosby said jokingly of his coach. “We’re in a great place, running on the treadmill, doing a lot of different things now, moving extremely well.”

The Raiders also signed guard Alex Cappa, who played for the Cincinnati Bengals the past three seasons. He was drafted in the third round in 2018 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where Cappa spent four years. Cappa has 96 starts.

Chargers release Bosa >> The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa, ending the linebacker’s nine-season tenure with the franchise.

The move was expected due to Bosa’s large salary cap number and injury history. Bosa had a cap number of $36.47 million for the 2025 season, but the Chargers will save $25.36 million in cap space.

Bosa was the third overall pick by the Chargers in the 2016 NFL draft and was the last player on the roster from when the team played in San Diego. He signed a five-year extension worth $135 million in 2020 that made him the league’s highest-paid defensive player at the time.

Bosa played in 14 games with nine starts this past season. But his five sacks were his fewest in the six seasons during which he has played at least 12 games as he battled hip and back injuries.

Bears acquire guard Thuney from Chiefs >> The Kansas City Chiefs are trading two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, multiple sources reported. Thuney, 32, would have carried a salary cap number of nearly $27 million next season.

Seattle’s Metcalf requests trade >> D.K. Metcalf wants out of Seattle and the longtime Seahawks receiver asked for a trade, multiple sources reported.

Metcalf, a two-time Pro Bowler, has caught 438 passes for 6,324 yards and 48 TDs in six seasons with the Seahawks. Metcalf, 27, has one year left on his current contract, which has three voidable seasons after 2025.

Metcalf’s request might have something to do with the fact the Seahawks released veteran receiver Tyler Lockett in a cost-cutting move.

Lockett, a 10-year veteran, caught 661 passes for 8,564 yards and 61 touchdowns in Seattle, trailing only Hall of Famer Steve Largent in all three categories on the team’s career list.

Yet Lockett’s production dipped in each of the past two seasons. He finished with just 894 yards receiving in 2023, a number that fell to just 600 in 2024, his lowest mark since 2017. Lockett’s salary cap number was scheduled to balloon to more than $30 million in 2025. Cutting him frees up about $17 million in cap space.

Braun, Eagles agree to extension >> All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun is staying with Philadelphia. The Super Bowl champs announced they’ve agreed on a three-year deal with Baun through the ’27 season. Baun’s contract is worth $51 million, including $34 million guaranteed, reports said.

Jaguars release receiver Kirk >> The Jacksonville Jaguars released receiver Christian Kirk after two injury-filled seasons. Parting with Kirk will save the Jaguars $10.4 million against the salary cap in 2025.