The Las Vegas Raiders are once again hitting the reset button - and Maxx Crosby might not be sticking around to see how this one plays out.
With Klint Kubiak set to become the fifth head coach Crosby’s played under since entering the league, the All-Pro edge rusher is entering the offseason as one of the hottest names on the trade market. And if he’s moved, it won’t just shake up the Raiders - it could completely reshape the edge rusher market across the NFL.
According to Jay Glazer, Crosby’s not interested in another rebuild. “I’m not going through another rebuild,” Crosby reportedly told Glazer during Super Bowl week. That’s a pretty clear message from a player who’s already given everything to a franchise that’s struggled to find long-term stability.
Remember, this is a guy who bought into Pete Carroll’s vision not long ago - so much so that he signed a $106.5 million extension to stay in Vegas last March. But now, with yet another coaching change and uncertainty swirling around the organization, it’s fair to wonder if that commitment is starting to fray.
And here’s where things get really interesting: if Crosby does hit the market, he’s not just another elite pass rusher looking for a new home - he’s the guy who could reset the price tag for the entire position.
Micah Parsons already raised the bar when the Packers handed him a jaw-dropping $188 million over four years - that’s $46.5 million per season. For Crosby to surpass that and truly reset the market, he’s looking at a number north of $47 million annually. That’s rarefied air, even for a game-wrecker like Crosby.
So who can actually afford that kind of deal?
Start with the Tennessee Titans. As of midweek, they lead the league in projected cap space with $104.7 million, per Over the Cap.
They’ve brought in Robert Saleh - a defensive mind who helped turn Nick Bosa into a Defensive Player of the Year in San Francisco. On paper, that pairing with Crosby looks like a dream.
But Tennessee is in the early stages of a rebuild after moving on from Brian Callahan midseason, and it’s unclear if they’re ready to make a splash move like this right away.
Then there’s the Los Angeles Chargers. They’ve got $88.6 million in cap space - the most of any 2025 playoff team - and a glaring need on the edge with Khalil Mack aging.
But let’s be real: the Raiders trading Crosby within the division? That’s a tough sell, no matter how much sense it might make on the field.
Maxx Crosby's time with the Raiders is most likely DONE, per @JayGlazer 👀
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 4, 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks are another intriguing option. They’re fresh off an NFC title and have over $73 million in cap room. If they want to make a big defensive splash and keep building around their young core, Crosby could be the kind of move that takes them from contender to favorite.
And don’t rule out the Los Angeles Rams. They’ve got over $48 million in space and a front office that’s never been shy about making bold moves. But to make room for Crosby, they’d likely have to go back to their old playbook - trading away draft capital to make the numbers work.
Bottom line: Maxx Crosby is more than just a Pro Bowl pass rusher - he’s a culture-setter, a tone-definer, and one of the most relentless forces in the league. If he’s truly available, the line of interested teams will stretch long. And if someone is willing to meet his price, both in compensation and contract, we could be looking at the next big domino that resets the edge rusher market - again.