Alright, let’s settle this once and for all—Mason Crosby and Maxx Crosby are indeed related. ‘I’m just kidding, they aren’t.’ Nope, not brothers, not cousins, not even distant relatives. Just two NFL studs with the same last name who happen to be elite at their positions. Mason’s been clutching up as the Packers’ longtime kicker, while Maxx is out here terrorizing QBs for the Raiders. That’s it. That’s the connection. But, there is so much to talk about how

So, why do people keep asking? Probably because “Crosby” isn’t a super common last name, and NFL fans love a juicy storyline. Plus, both these guys have had crazy careers—Mason’s been ice-cold under pressure, hitting game-winning kicks for years, while Maxx is straight-up built different, bulldozing offensive lines like it’s nothing. But yeah, despite the shared last name, there’s no family tree linking these dudes.

Mason’s football journey started in Colorado, where he balled out as a top kicker in college before getting drafted by Green Bay in 2007. From there, he basically became the Packers’ go-to guy for clutch kicks. Maxx, on the other hand, had to fight hard for his shot. The dude had just one college offer (Eastern Michigan), and he battled through some real struggles—including a fight with alcohol addiction—before turning his life around and becoming one of the scariest pass rushers in the league.

Funnily enough, this isn’t the first time Mason had people thinking he’s related to another NFL player. Back in his Packers days, fans swore he and A.J. Hawk were brothers. Why? Probably because they played together for years and their wives, Molly Crosby and Laura Hawk, are basically BFFs. But nah, once again—no brotherly bloodline, just a tight friendship. That bond became even stronger when Molly went through one of the toughest years of her life.

In 2019, Molly got hit with some brutal news—doctors found a neuroendocrine tumor in her right lung. At first, her constant coughing just seemed like typical mom life exhaustion (raising five kids is no joke), but nope, it was something way worse. And right when she was gearing up for surgery, doctors found a blood clot way too close to her heart, forcing her to wait another month before they could operate. Talk about stress.

Meanwhile, Mason was out here fighting for his own job, competing with Sam Ficken for the Packers’ kicker spot. Luckily, he secured another year with the team, which was one less thing to stress about. Molly’s surgery ended up going better than expected—doctors removed only 10% of her lung instead of 25%. But recovery wasn’t easy. Thankfully, their Packers fam came through big time, with friends (shoutout Laura Hawk) helping with the kids and daily life.

As if the Crosbys hadn’t been through enough, Mason’s sister-in-law, Brittany Crosby, was battling Stage 3-C ovarian cancer at the same time. Even while fighting her own battle, she made the trip to Green Bay to be there for Molly. Sadly, a few months later, she passed away, and the loss hit hard. But despite the grief, Mason still showed up and showed out—playing against the Giants just days later and nailing all five of his kicks in an emotional performance.

Fast forward a little, and Molly was finally strong enough to make it back to Lambeau for a game. And in perfect timing, Mason nailed a game-winning field goal against the Lions. Overcome with emotion, he even hit his first-ever Lambeau Leap—exactly a year after his infamous five-miss game against Detroit. Talk about a comeback. Mason ended the season with a career-best 91.7% field goal accuracy, proving once again that he’s HIM.

So yeah, Mason and Maxx Crosby? Not related. But they do have one thing in common—they’ve both been through it, put in the work, and cemented their legacies in the NFL. Whether it’s a last-second kick or a game-wrecking sack, one thing’s for sure—the name Crosby will always ring bells in this league.

Mason Crosby calls it a career, the Packers legend rides off into the sunset

It’s official—Mason Crosby, aka Mr. Clutch, is hanging up his cleats. And of course, he’s doing it as a Green Bay Packer. After 17 years in the league (16 of them rocking the green and gold), the Packers’ all-time leading scorer is calling it a wrap. Dude racked up 1,918 points, nailed some of the coldest game-winning kicks in NFL history, and became a fan-favorite for life.

Crosby’s journey started at the University of Colorado, where he was straight-up launching 60-yarders like it was nothing. Green Bay scooped him up in the sixth round of the 2007 draft, and the rest is history. From that iconic 51-yarder to knock the Cowboys out of the playoffs in 2016 to his bounce-back redemption arc against the Lions after that brutal five-miss game, Crosby proved time and time again that he was that guy when the pressure was on.

After leaving the Packers in 2023, he had a brief stint with the Giants, where he casually drained a 52-yard bomb in his debut—because, of course, he could. But let’s be real: Green Bay was always home. So now, he’s making it official, retiring as a Packer and locking in his legacy as one of the greatest kickers to ever do it.

Crosby got all sentimental in his retirement announcement, saying, “My 17 seasons in the NFL surpassed all of my childhood hopes and dreams. I couldn’t be more grateful that 16 of those years were spent with the Packers.” And yeah, fans were in their feels. Twitter (or X, whatever) exploded with love, with one fan saying, “Packers gotta retire number 2. No one else should wear it,” and another just straight-up tweeting, “Thanks for all the clutch kicks, Mason!”

NFL analysts were also giving him his props, talking about how he was one of the most consistent, ice-in-his-veins kickers in league history. A guy you could always trust when the game was on the line. And let’s be real—whoever takes over as the Packers’ next kicker? They’ve got some big shoes to fill.

So yeah, this is the end of an era. But Mason Crosby’s name is forever etched in Packers history. A Super Bowl champ. A franchise legend. The definition of clutch.

Now, go rewatch that 2016 game-winner against the Cowboys and try not to get emotional.