It has been a tough couple of days for the Las Vegas Raiders and the city. On Friday, Carol Davis, the widow of longtime Raiders owner Al Davis and mother of current owner Mark Davis, died at 93. Just three days later, the franchise lost another legend- former NFL player George Atkinson, at 78. Like many others, defensive end Maxx Crosby stepped up to honor the former Raiders safety, who held a special place in his heart.
Throughout his time with the Raiders, both as a player and after retirement, Atkinson played a key role in mentoring young talent. One of those players was current Raiders DE Maxx Crosby, who considered Atkinson a mentor on and off the field. So, the news of Atkinson’s passing hit him hard, leading Crosby to take to social media to pay his respects to the legend.
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