The Las Vegas Raiders *traded* defensive end Maxx Crosby back in March. Yeah, you read that right. It went down. The deal was with the Ravens, who were set to send a pair of first-round picks to Vegas. The only reason it didn’t stick? The Ravens got cold feet, apparently not comfortable with the condition of Crosby’s surgically-repaired knee. That’s the real kicker here: the Raiders already crossed that mental bridge to move their star player.
“No Plans” But We’ve Heard That Before
Fast forward to November 1st, 2026, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the Raiders now have “no plans” to trade Crosby. Sound familiar? Because it should. We’ve heard that exact line from teams for years, talking about having “no intent” or “no intention” to trade a player. And then, poof, they’re gone. Just this week, the Titans had “no plans” to trade defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. They started listening to inquiries on a Tuesday, and two days later, Simmons was a Chicago Bear. It’s a tale as old as time in the NFL, folks.
The Next Two Games Could Spell Doom
Teams that want Crosby aren’t just gonna stop calling the Raiders, that’s a certainty. And if things go south real fast, this “no plans” stance could evaporate. The tipping point might be those next two games. If the Raiders drop both, pushing their record to a dismal 3-6, you can bet they’ll be thinking about doing exactly what they already *decided* to do in March. They’ve proven they’re willing to pull the trigger for the right return, even on a player as impactful as Crosby. If they did it then, what’s stopping them now if the season continues to spiral?
So, get ready to keep your eyes glued to those scores. The next two matchups for the Raiders aren’t just about wins and losses; they’re about Maxx Crosby’s future in Silver and Black. It’s high stakes, and we’re about to find out if those “no plans” are truly set in stone, or if history is about to repeat itself.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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