Seahawks Linked to Maxx Crosby in Trade Raiders May Not Turn Down

With cap space to spare and championship ambitions rising, Seattle may have crafted a trade offer for Maxx Crosby that Las Vegas simply cant ignore.

The Seattle Seahawks are in a position most franchises envy - loaded with young talent, armed with cap space, and knocking on the door of true Super Bowl contention. Their offense hums with electricity, and the defense is developing some serious star power, particularly in Nick Emmanwori and Devon Witherspoon.

But in today’s NFL, standing pat rarely gets you over the top. The best teams don’t just rest on potential - they go out and add proven game-changers.

That’s where Maxx Crosby enters the conversation.

Crosby, one of the league’s premier edge rushers, is reportedly open to a change of scenery - a shift from last offseason, when the Las Vegas Raiders held firm despite interest. This time, the door might be cracked open, and if you’re Seahawks GM John Schneider, you don’t just knock - you kick it down.

Seattle has the resources to make a serious push. With over $73 million in cap space, the sixth-most in the NFL, the Seahawks have both the financial flexibility and the roster structure to absorb a major addition like Crosby. And if the Raiders are truly entertaining offers, Seattle can put together a package that’s hard to beat.

According to reports, it would take more to land Crosby than what the Packers gave up for Micah Parsons - a deal that cost them Rashan Gary and a first-round pick. For Seattle, a competitive offer could look like this: their 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, plus edge rusher Derick Hall.

At first glance, that’s a steep price. But let’s break it down.

Hall, while still developing, showed flashes this past season. He recorded 2.0 sacks in a rotational role, but more impressively, generated 41 pressures and earned a 73.3 grade from Pro Football Focus - ranking him 37th among 115 qualified edge rushers.

He’s just 24, and there’s real upside there. For a team like the Raiders, who desperately need help up front, Hall offers both immediate contribution and long-term potential.

Still, this trade would be about Crosby - and what he could bring to Seattle’s defense.

The Seahawks had a solid pass rush in 2025, finishing with 47.0 sacks as a team. But they lacked a true alpha - a player who can consistently tilt the field and demand double teams.

No one on the roster hit double-digit sacks. Crosby, meanwhile, posted 10.0 sacks and 20 QB hits in just 15 games.

That’s elite production, and it doesn’t even capture the relentless energy he brings on every snap. His motor doesn’t quit, and his presence alone shifts blocking schemes and opens up opportunities for everyone around him.

There’s no question the price is high. Two first-round picks and a young pass rusher is a significant investment, especially for a team that currently holds just four picks in the 2026 draft. That’s a real cost, and one that could limit Seattle’s ability to add young, inexpensive talent in the near future.

But this isn’t about depth - it’s about dominance.

Maxx Crosby is the kind of player who can take a playoff-caliber defense and turn it into a championship-level unit. He’s got Hall of Fame traits: production, durability, leadership, and a relentless drive to win. And while half the league would love to get their hands on him, few teams are in Seattle’s position - with the cap space, the draft capital, and the competitive window all lining up at the same time.

If Crosby truly becomes available, the Seahawks should be all in. Because when you’re this close, you don’t wait for greatness - you go out and get it.