“NFL Shouldn’t Be Tripping”: Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Calls Out League for Forcing Him To Remove Daughter Tribute Cleats

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby publicly criticized the NFL after the league forced him to remove cleats he had designed as a tribute to his daughter during a game against the Chicago Bears on September 28, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Crosby expressed frustration with the league's strict uniform and equipment policies, stating the NFL 'shouldn't be tripping' over his personal tribute. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between NFL players seeking personal expression and the league's enforcement of its appearance regulations.