Injury update: Maxx Crosby returns to practice as the Raiders prepare to face the Broncos

Maxx Crosby doesn't like missing games. So much so that last week he missed a game for the first time in his career. He particularly hates the idea of ​​missing games against rivals. So it's no surprise that he's doing everything he can to be available this week when the Raiders travel to Denver.

The sixth-year pro missed the first two practices this week but was seen in the sidelines on Thursday. On Friday, Antonio Pierce announced that Crosby was back in practice and was officially listed as limited for Friday's practice.

His official playing appearance will be announced when the injury report is released, but his return to practice raises the possibility that he could play against the Broncos on Sunday.

Crosby has a severe ankle sprain and it was serious enough to hinder him in the team's Week 3 loss to the Panthers, which caused him to miss last week's game against the Browns.

Last season, Crosby suffered a serious knee injury that made him doubtful for the team's game against the Chiefs. He was even hospitalized for it, but miraculously started the game on Christmas Day and the Raiders beat the Chiefs.

This week Antonio Pierce said he wanted to “protect Maxx Crosby from Maxx Crosby,” so this situation will be a common occurrence.

This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Injury update: Maxx Crosby returns to practice as Raiders prepare for game against Broncos