The Las Vegas Raiders fan base has been dealing with Maxx Crosby trade rumors since he was put on the injury reserve. The blowback from the decision to sit the star edge rusher led to the attempt to trade him to the Baltimore Ravens. When everyone thought it was over, the Ravens pulled the plug, decided not to push the move through, and went with Trey Hendrickson instead.
Crosby announced he was all in with the Silver and Black in 2026, displaying his loyalty with a post on X. Well, the rumors are
still flying, with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reporting that the Raiders remain open to moving on from their five-time Pro Bowl selection.
“Everybody seems like they’re in a good spot, but since they’ve already looked at trading, they’re open to that possibility, potentially, if the right offer would come,” Fowler said. “We’re looking at timelines here; now is gonna be a little slow, but you get closer to the draft, perhaps trade offers will heat up, or even maybe closer to the season. But right now, he’s a Raider, and that’s expected for at least a little while.”
Of course, teams will test John Spytek and see if he will bend on keeping Crosby on the roster. Spytek has been consistent in his asking price, and with the injury concerns, it will be tough for other franchises to meet that commitment. It always will be a possibility, but unless a team comes up with the two first, Crosby should be expected to suit up for the Raiders in Week 1.
In other Raiders links:
- TDL free agency breakdown featuring Nakobe Dean: The Tape Don’t Lie crew has a new film breakdown featuring Kwity Paye, Nakobe Dean, and Jalen Nailor.
- Derek Carr admits interest in helping Raiders amid comeback from retirement rumors: Derek Carr is eyeing a return to the NFL and admits he has interest on being a mentor to future quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
- The Raiders Family mourns the loss of Dave Newhouse: a longtime Bay Area sports reporter and columnist who covered the Raiders for over four decades passed away.
