If you thought the Las Vegas Raiders couldn’t get more chaotic, hold on. This Raiders story is essentially the NFL’s version of a “shadow government” thriller. It’s got Tom Brady (the part-owner), Alex Guerrero (the enforcer), and Maxx Crosby (the face of the franchise) all colliding in a mess of trust issues and power moves. A bombshell report from NFL insider Michael Silver has pulled back the curtain on a massive power struggle inside the Raiders’ facility and at the center of it is Tom Brady’s “wellness guru” and longtime business partner, Alex Guerrero.
Alex Guerrero vs. Maxx Crosby: Inside the Raiders’ Toxic Power Struggle
Guerrero isn’t just a trainer anymore; he’s officially the Raiders’ “Wellness Coordinator,” but according to team insiders, he’s acting more like a “Shadow GM.”
Guerrero is reportedly threatening staff members, suggesting their jobs are on the line if they don’t fall in line with his “TB12-style” instructions.
He’s allegedly informing players about upcoming trades and cuts before the front office even makes them official.
With Tom Brady living in Florida and busy with his Fox Sports gig, Guerrero is seen as Brady’s eyes, ears, and enforcer on the ground.
The biggest casualty of this new regime? Star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby. The tension reportedly boiled over at the end of the 2025 season when the team made a controversial move to shut Crosby down due to a knee injury.
Crosby, who famously plays through everything, was “vehemently” against sitting out. Reports suggest it was Guerrero, not the head coach who delivered the final word. This has fueled a massive conspiracy theory in the locker room: Did the Raiders shut down their best player just to secure the No. 1 overall pick?
(Spoiler: It worked. The Raiders officially hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 Draft, and everyone expects them to take Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza.)
The bridge isn’t just burned, it’s been demolished. As of March 4, 2026, rumors are at an all-time high that Crosby will be traded before the draft.
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The Suitors: The Chicago Bears have emerged as the betting favorites (-145) to land him, with the Cowboys and Patriots also “keeping tabs. “
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The Asking Price: Rumor has it the Raiders want two first-round picks and a starting-caliber player to even consider moving the 28-year-old All-Pro.
The Raiders have the No. 1 pick, but they might have lost the locker room to get it. If you’re a fan, you’re either celebrating a new franchise QB or mourning the loss of the team’s heartbeat.
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