The Las Vegas Raiders, a team that once looked like a surprise at 3-0, have completely fallen apart, now sitting at a dismal 3-4 record. With the November 10 trade deadline looming, the rumor mill is spinning, and one of their absolute best players, pass rusher Maxx Crosby, is squarely in the crosshairs.
Raiders’ Freefall and Crosby’s Almost-Exit
It’s a brutal turn for a squad that seemed to be defying expectations just weeks ago. Now, a losing record has them thinking about potentially changing quarterbacks, and the biggest question on everyone’s mind is if they are about to ditch one of their stars. We’ve been hearing talk about Crosby needing a change of scenery for a while, but here’s the kicker: he was actually traded to the Baltimore Ravens earlier this offseason for two first-round picks. Yeah, you read that right. But the Ravens backed out of the deal after their staff found “something worrisome” during his in-person physical. Seriously, what was *that*? ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently mentioned it’s a mystery if Crosby is pushing for a trade right now, though he was reportedly doing so several months ago. Maybe he thinks that whole Baltimore thing was “divine intervention” keeping him in Vegas.
Elite Talent, Rebuild Stakes, and a Looming Decision
So, if a team is going to shell out for Crosby, what are we talking about? It’s tough to imagine the Raiders getting those two first-rounders again after the Baltimore situation. But let’s be real, the man is an absolute beast. Maxx Crosby is one of the best defensive ends in the entire NFL. He doesn’t just get after quarterbacks, with four double-digit sack seasons under his belt. He leads the entire league in tackles for loss since he entered in 2019, racking up a mind-blowing 136 of them. This season alone, his 25 pressures rank second in the NFL, only behind Greg Rousseau. That’s elite company. Senior NFL writer Pete Prisco, dropping truth bombs on CBS Sports HQ this past Sunday, straight up argued the Raiders *should* trade Crosby. He’s saying they need to snag more draft capital to fuel their rebuild, especially for when Fernando Mendoza eventually takes over. Prisco suggested a first-round pick and a fourth-rounder might be on the table this time. Is that enough for GM John Spytek to pull the trigger? Trading a talent like Crosby, even with their struggles, would be a bit surprising, no doubt.
The clock is ticking towards that November 10 deadline. The Raiders are in freefall, and whether they decide to rebuild with Crosby’s draft capital or hold onto their star pass rusher, the next few weeks are going to be wild for Vegas. Contenders like the Bears and Bills are reportedly eyeing him up for their own playoff push. Will Maxx Crosby finally get that change of scenery, or is he truly a Raider for life after all that Baltimore drama? We’re all watching to see what goes down.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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