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Maxx Crosby Fined $23,882 for Helmet-to-Helmet Hit

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 2:26 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Maxx Crosby was fined $23,882 for an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit.
He received a 15-yard unnecessary-roughness penalty after head-butting Patriots defensive tackle Cory Durden.
The hit occurred early in the first quarter on Oct 11, 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The Raiders lost 45-17 to the Patriots.
Crosby logged one assisted tackle and recorded no sacks.

History

Historical Context

Concerns over football head injuries date back to Roosevelt’s 1905 safety meeting and the 1939 NCAA helmet rule. After the NFL’s 2009 concussion-policy overhaul and 2010 helmet-to-helmet bans, the league settled a class-action case in 2013 for $765 million, prompting stricter fines. Maxx Crosby’s fine on Oct 11 2026 shows enforcement continues today.

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Story summary

Maxx Crosby was fined $23,882 for an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit.
He received a 15-yard unnecessary-roughness penalty after head-butting Patriots defensive tackle Cory Durden.
The hit occurred early in the first quarter on Oct 11, 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The Raiders lost 45-17 to the Patriots.
Crosby logged one assisted tackle and recorded no sacks.

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