Maxx Crosby, the Las Vegas Raiders’ star defensive end, is still drawing serious trade interest, even with Vegas sitting at a 3-2 record. Yeah, you read that right. Despite being above .500, the whispers around Crosby are getting louder, and some big teams are absolutely paying attention.
The Raiders Are 3-2, But Losing Hope Fast
Let’s break down what’s actually going on in Vegas. The Raiders are 3-2, which on paper sounds alright, but they’ve dropped two straight. And honestly, the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West look absolutely unstoppable once again. You factor in that the Raiders still have to play the Chiefs another time and the Denver Broncos twice, and it’s looking like a long shot for Vegas to make any kind of playoff push. So, while moving Crosby right now seems like a wild decision that “wouldn’t make a whole lot of sense” at 3-2, the reality is their playoff chances are slim. Other teams could absolutely benefit from the Raiders’ situation, even if Vegas isn’t a playoff team themselves.
Patriots and 49ers Eyeing a Blockbuster Move
Now, for the teams sniffing around this situation. The New England Patriots are definitely in the mix. Head coach Mike Vrabel, a defensive-minded coach, has openly said he’d love to add another edge rusher, and a guy like Crosby would be a huge asset for him. But here’s the real kicker: the San Francisco 49ers are apparently deep in this too! According to Sports Illustrated’s 49ers beat writer Grant Cohn, the Niners are “one of several teams still interested” in trading for Crosby. Cohn even pointed out how the 49ers “sat and watched as the Rams traded for the best defensive player in the NFL, Myles Garrett.” This isn’t even new talk, either. There was a failed offseason trade involving Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens, so it’s not like teams haven’t tried before. If the Raiders do decide to explore this again at the trade deadline, you know the Patriots, at the very least, need to be making calls to see what the price tag would be. This could get wild.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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