Maxx Crosby Trade Watch: Interest Heats Up as Uncertainty Swirls Around Raiders Star
Maxx Crosby’s name has been floating in trade rumors since the 2025 season, and those whispers have only gotten louder as the offseason heats up. The Pro Bowl pass rusher stayed put through last year’s trade deadline despite interest from teams like the Dallas Cowboys, but the situation has shifted since then - and not quietly.
After the Raiders shut Crosby down for the final two games of the season, something seemed to change in his relationship with the organization. According to reports, Crosby told Raiders minority owner Tom Brady that he doesn’t plan to suit up for the team again. That’s a bold statement from one of the league’s most relentless defensive players - and it’s sent front offices across the NFL into evaluation mode.
Teams like the San Francisco 49ers have been mentioned as potential landing spots. But they’re far from alone.
According to NFL insider Albert Breer, the list of interested teams is growing - and fast. On Monday’s edition of The Breer Report, he revealed that not only are the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots keeping tabs, but as many as a quarter of the league is exploring the possibility of making a move for Crosby.
“I think over a quarter of the league has already sort of sniffed around the possibility of, ‘Could we make a trade for Maxx Crosby?’” Breer said. “I do think there are teams out there, including the two that were in the Super Bowl, that would have an interest in looking in bringing in Maxx Crosby.”
That’s not exactly a surprise. Crosby is a game-changer - the kind of edge rusher who doesn’t just produce stats, but alters game plans.
His motor never stops, his leadership is well documented, and he’s been the heart of the Raiders’ defense for years. If he’s truly available, teams will line up.
And if the Raiders decide to move him, they could command a serious return - think young players, high picks, and maybe more.
There’s also the bigger picture in Vegas to consider. With rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza expected to be a central figure in the Raiders’ rebuild, any potential Crosby trade could be about more than just asset collection.
It could signal a full-scale retooling around younger talent. But as of now, there’s no clear indication that the Raiders are ready to part ways with their defensive cornerstone.
Crosby, for his part, has made no secret of his loyalty to the Raiders over the years. He’s been vocal about his commitment to the franchise, even through turbulent stretches. But the latest developments suggest that something has shifted - and with so many teams reportedly circling, the situation is as fluid as it’s ever been.
So where does that leave things? Right now, there are more questions than answers.
Will the Raiders actually entertain offers? Is Crosby truly done in silver and black?
And which team - if any - will step up with the kind of blockbuster offer it would take to land one of the league’s top pass rushers?
One thing’s for sure: Maxx Crosby’s name will be one of the most talked-about in the coming weeks. And if a deal does go down, it won’t just shake up the Raiders - it could shift the balance of power across the league.