Trade offers for Raiders' Maxx Crosby: Four potential new teams - ESPN

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by Jeremy Fowler, Dan Graziano, Tim McManus, Ben Solak and Seth Walder

February 20, 2026

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Maxx Crosby’s potential trade from the Las Vegas Raiders has sparked significant speculation as the NFL approaches its new league year on March 11. The team, led by new head coach Klint Kubiak and owner Mark Davis, wants to keep the star edge rusher, who signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension last offseason. However, the Raiders are also exploring trade possibilities due to Crosby’s recent knee injury and the franchise’s rebuild under Kubiak. A potential trade could save the Raiders $30.69 million in cap space, allowing them to reinvest in building a competitive roster through draft picks and other moves. Crosby’s situation is complicated by his stated desire to remain with the Raiders, though he has expressed frustration over the team’s handling of his injury last season. Edge rushers are a premium position, and Crosby, who earned his fifth Pro Bowl selection in 2025 with 10 sacks in 15 games, remains one of the league’s elite players. However, the Raiders’ rebuild could benefit from a trade, as they aim to field a competitive roster sooner rather than later. The team holds the second-most cap space and multiple draft picks, including the first overall selection. Four NFL analysts were tasked with simulating realistic trade offers for Crosby if he were available: 1. **Eagles’ Offer**: A future first-round pick and a proven player like Haason Reddick or Josh Sweat could appeal to the Raiders. The Eagles would aim to upgrade their pass rush while maintaining salary cap flexibility. 2. **Bills’ Proposal**: A package including two second-round picks and defensive lineman Jordan Taylor might entice the Raiders, as Buffalo seeks an elite edge rusher to complement its dominant defense. 3. **Ravens’ Pitch**: A future first-round pick plus rotational players like Justin Houston or Oren ABC could work, as Baltimore looks to bolster its pass-rushing depth without overpaying. 4. **Saints’

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Originally published on ESPN on 2/20/2026