The Las Vegas Raiders have stated that they expect Maxx Crosby to return next season, but that hasn't stopped the trade rumors from coming.
Maxx Crosby has headlined trade talks in the NFL ever since the Las Vegas Raiders shut him down for the last two games of the 2025 NFL season. Reportedly, he felt healthy enough to play and resented the franchise's decision to end his campaign early, spurring rumors that he'll demand a trade out of Sin City.
There hasn't been anything formal from Crosby's camp so far, and General Manager John Spytek said at the combine that he's confident his star EDGE will suit up in the silver and black next season.still listed Crosby as one of their 15 top trade candidates this offseason, predicting that there's a 60 percent chance that he's moved. They named the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, and Chicago Bears as logical suitors.Sep 21, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby warms up before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Imageslast season, finishing at just 5-12 after making the NFC Championship game in 2024. They were forced to shut down second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels due to their poor record and the litany of minor injuries he incurred. While Daniels' health and sophomore slump were the primary driving factors for their abysmal finish, the Commanders' defense certainly didn't help matters. They ranked at the bottom of the league in yards allowed per game and 27th in scoring. Their defensive roster was simply too old and too slow to contain opposing offenses. Landingwould be a significant boon, but it wouldn't make them a good unit by any means without a flurry of accompanying moves. Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Imageswere extremely competitive in 2025, Caleb Williams' second season at quarterback. In Ben Johnson's first year as head coach, the Bears won 12 games, claimed the NFC North crown, made the Divisional Round of the playoffs, and nearly upset the Los Angeles Rams. Adding an elite EDGE like Maxx Crosby could be the thing to take their defense from a spunky unit capable of wreaking havoc to a consistently solid group. However, the Bears have plenty of holes to fill on that side of the ball, even if they were able to land Crosby. Dec 18, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby walks off the field after the Raiders defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesThe New England Patriots managed to make it all the way through the AFC and return to the Super Bowl largely behind the strength of their defense in the playoffs. What's most impressive is that they were able to do so despite lacking an elite EDGE to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The Pats feature two of the most destructive interior defensive linemen in the league, though, with Milton Williams and Christian Barmore. With that tandem threatening the middle of opposing O-lines, Maxx Crosby would be able to feast on a lot of one-on-one matchups playing in New England. He'd be the perfect piece for a team that just fell short of a championship to get over the hump. To see if the Raiders end up trading Maxx Crosby to one of these teams, sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news. Not only is it 100% FREE, but we also don’t spam you or sell your information.Andy Quach is a journalism graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University with extensive experience covering the NFL, NBA, and college sports. He is the assistant beat writer for the Jacksonville Jaguars Om SI, and also serves as the fantasy sports and betting reporter for four NFL teams.
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