Maxx Crosby has absolutely no interest in leaving the Las Vegas Raiders, even though an NFL insider just dropped an update on the trade rumors surrounding him. This isn’t some new thing, either. Crosby views a failed offseason trade to the Baltimore Ravens as a “sign” he’s supposed to stay put in Vegas, telling The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero he has “no desire” to leave.
The Blockbuster That Collapsed
This almost went down on March 6: the Ravens were ready to send *two first-round picks* in 2026 and 2027 to Las Vegas for Crosby. TWO FIRST-ROUNDERS! That’s massive. But four days later, the deal was off. Why? Baltimore’s medical staff reportedly didn’t pass Crosby on his physical. He had knee surgery in January to fix a torn meniscus and other related issues, and it looks like that spooked them.
The crazy part is, any worries about Crosby’s health are looking pretty silly now. The dude is playing lights out. In seven starts this season, the 29-year-old already has 16 quarterback hits, three tackles for loss, and two sacks. He’s a machine, playing 87.5 percent of the Raiders’ defensive snaps. The man is clearly back.
Vegas Is Getting Calls, But Can Anyone Pay?
Despite Crosby’s clear message that he wants to stay, you know how this league works. Raiders general manager John Spytek is “sure to get calls” from interested teams, according to Pelissero. And those calls? They leave “open the possibility of another blockbuster.” Let’s be real, if someone offers a similar package to what Baltimore had on the table, it’s gonna be super tough for the Raiders to say no. Especially since they were a surprise 3-0 to start the season but now they’ve dropped four straight and are falling out of playoff contention. Oof.
But here’s the kicker, the giant hurdle in any potential deal: Crosby’s paycheck. He’s still owed roughly $18.3 million for the rest of this season alone. His total cap hit for 2026? A staggering $35.8 million. That’s some serious cash. Right now, only a few playoff contenders even have that kind of wiggle room: the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Denver Broncos are the only ones with at least $20 million in available cap space. Sure, teams can always get creative with the money, but it’s gonna take some serious financial gymnastics to pull this off.
So, Maxx Crosby wants to stay, thinks it’s a “sign.” But the Raiders GM is fielding calls, the team is struggling hard, and they almost got two first-rounders for him. With the Nov. 10 trade deadline looming, this whole situation is on a knife’s edge. Will Crosby’s desire win out, or will the Raiders’ struggles and a potential mountain of draft picks force their hand? Get ready, because things could get wild in Vegas before that deadline hits.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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