Maxx Crosby isn’t going anywhere. While the Raiders may very well be open to moving some significant pieces, the team doesn’t have any intention of trading their defensive star. In accordance with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Raiders met with Crosby today and told the pass rusher they’re neither shopping nor trading him.
Following a report earlier this morning that the Cowboys had made inquires on Crosby’s availability, Pelissero notes that rival teams do indeed have interest in acquiring the four-time Pro Bowler. That probably goes without saying relating to a player of Crosby’s caliber, and it will simply be a continuation of this past offseason when teams (including the Seahawks and Patriots) were rebuffed of their attempts to amass the star. Regardless of what number of suitors line up for Crosby’s services, it appears like the Raiders refuse to budge.
Perhaps better of all for the franchise, Pelissero notes that Crosby desires to follow the Raiders. While the sting rusher has a robust desire to win, he wants that to occur in Las Vegas. After all, the player previously showed his commitment to the franchise when he inked a three-year, $106.5MM extension this past offseason.
After missing the ultimate 4 games of the 2024 campaign, Crosby has picked up where he left off. Through seven games this season, the 28-year-old has collected 10 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and a force fumble. Pro Football Focus currently ranks him twenty first amongst 113 qualifiers, although the positioning graded him as a top-four player at his position between 2021 and 2023.
While the Raiders won’t be trading Crosby, that doesn’t mean they won’t be energetic ahead of the deadline. Each the Raiders and Jakobi Meyers seem motivated to get the receiver out of Las Vegas, and there have even been rumblings that the front office could add to their defense. Despite the Raiders 2-5 start, the team isn’t anticipating any major changes to leadership, and it appears the organization shall be seeking to support their foundation with an eye fixed on 2026.
As for the unsubstantiated Cowboys rumblings, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News denies that the organization hasn’t reached out to any teams about potential trades. Nonetheless, the reporter notes that the front office has discussed potential deals internally, so perhaps a trade (for somebody aside from Crosby) could eventually materialize.