Maxx Crosby Downplays Shove of Raiders Coach vs. Steelers: 'That's a Love Push'

Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby had an interesting interaction with an assistant coach in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he took to social media to downplay the moment.

Crosby was seen shoving Raiders linebackers coach Mike Caldwell as he walked to the sideline, but he described the shove as a "love push."

Caldwell is in his first year on the Raiders' coaching staff after being hired by head coach Antonio Pierce in February following a two-year stint as defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Crosby recorded three tackles and half of a sack in Sunday's loss. The Raiders defense allowed 183 rushing yards by the Steelers, with running back Najee Harris leading the way with 106 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries while quarterback Justin Fields added 59 yards on the ground and two scores to go with 145 passing yards.

Crosby has been under a spotlight this season, as Las Vegas is in the midst of a rebuilding year and could be open to trading away some of its top players to acquire assets that would help build for the future. While Crosby would be a coveted player if he were made available by the Raiders, he said after last Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos that he has no desire to be traded.

"You know where I want to be," Crosby said, per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. "You think I want to be anywhere else? No. I got this s--t tatted on my body. I don't want to go anywhere... it's just funny. You've got a lot of people that have a lot to say when they really don't know what's going on."

The interaction with Caldwell is sure to cause some speculation that Crosby's stance is changing amid the Raiders' struggles, but he cleared the air with his tweet.

Crosby and Las Vegas will be back in action next Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.