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Maxx Crosby Forced to Remove Custom Cleats
19 Dec
Summary
- Raiders star Maxx Crosby was told to remove custom pink cleats
- The cleats featured his daughter's name, Ella Rose
- Crosby plans to discuss NFL's strict footwear rules with Roger Goodell
Las Vegas Raiders player Maxx Crosby has expressed frustration with the NFL's uniform policies after being compelled to change his footwear during a recent game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Crosby stated that league officials instructed him to remove custom pink Jordan 11 cleats that bore the name of his three-year-old daughter, Ella Rose.
He described the incident on his podcast, explaining that the shoes were a meaningful personal item. After initially playing in them, an equipment staff member informed him he would be removed from the game if he did not switch to compliant footwear. Crosby complied, but not before securing a sack on his final play with the custom cleats.
Crosby intends to discuss the NFL's stringent rules on player footwear, which mandate specific colors and designs, with Commissioner Roger Goodell after the season. He believes the league's approach to player expression is outdated, contrasting it with the greater freedom seen in the NBA.
