NFL Insider ‘Increasingly Skeptical’ Maxx Crosby Stays With Raiders Amid Patriots Trade Rumors
Crosby "would be highly interested in pursuing a change of scenery"
Senior NFL insider Dianna Russini wrote on Saturday that she’s “increasingly skeptical” that Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby will remain with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Russini’s report comes amid rampant trade rumors linking the superstar edge rusher to the New England Patriots.
“But to coaches and general managers around the league, it’s pretty obvious. The Las Vegas Raiders’ star edge rusher would be highly interested in pursuing a change of scenery,” Russini wrote for The Athletic. “Crosby remains under contract, but there’s a strong sense in league circles that he could be there for the taking, despite the Raiders likely demanding a high price (think a Micah Parsons-like package). Las Vegas is not expected to try to make Crosby stay if he truly wants out.”
The insider added that even the Raiders’ expected hiring of Klint Kubiak as their next head coach isn’t likely to sway Crosby’s desires.
“Once the Raiders, as expected, hire Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, Crosby will have a fifth full-time head coach since he debuted in 2019. He has played in one career playoff game. Imagine what he could do with a stable organization accustomed to winning,” Russini said. “The reality is, if Crosby does become available, the Patriots would be just one of many interested teams. It’s unclear how this will play out, but I’m increasingly skeptical he’ll play a down for Kubiak.”
The 28-year-old addressed the trade chatter on Friday, saying “For me, I just sit back and laugh. Because I know my truth…”
Crosby underwent knee surgery in January after missing the end of the regular season with a meniscus injury.
