Raiders Rule Out Two Top Players for Game vs. Browns With Ankle, Hamstring Injuries

Las Vegas will miss its pair of stars in Week 4.

Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates with defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (not pictured) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. | Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

As they prepare for a crucial showdown with the Cleveland Browns, the Las Vegas Raiders have signaled they will be without the services of two top players on Sunday.

Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams and defensive end Maxx Crosby will miss Sunday's game with hamstring and ankle injuries, Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce told reporters Friday afternoon via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

In addition to Adams and Crosby—two players with nine Pro Bowl appearances between them—the Raiders will be down tight end Michael Mayer for personal reasons.

Las Vegas is looking to right the ship after a surprising 36–22 loss Sunday to the Carolina Panthers.

Big losses: #Raiders coach Antonio Pierce told reporters that Las Vegas' two top stars -- Maxx Crosby (ankle) and Davante Adams (hamstring) -- are both out against the #Browns.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2024

Adams has caught 18 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown so far this season, while Crosby has registered three sacks and 14 total tackles. Both have played in all three of the Raiders' games thus far.

Las Vegas is currently 1-2—tied with the Denver Broncos for last in the AFC West.