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Las Vegas is reportedly valuing Maxx Crosby at two first-round picks plus a player in a potential trade, with multiple insiders noting teams have shown interest. The Raiders have signaled they’d like Crosby back, but the price could trigger a deal if an offer meets their terms, and chatter on a possible move has intensified ahead of the league year.
Detroit’s pursuit of Maxx Crosby hit a roadblock at the NFL scouting combine as the Raiders reportedly demanded two first‑round picks; with cornerback Terrion Arnold’s development impacting asset decisions, Lions GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell signaled openness to a splash move but stressed they must balance immediate contention with future draft assets and positional needs.
The Raiders have been fielding ongoing trade calls on Maxx Crosby, but team officials suggest Crosby will likely stay with Las Vegas for 2026 unless a blockbuster offer materializes; reps may meet with the Raiders in coming days, and Pelissero says a potential trade could come within the next couple of weeks as negotiations unfold.
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero says the Raiders could trade star edge rusher Maxx Crosby within 7–10 days as teams are calling, even while Crosby recovers from knee/meniscus surgery. The Raiders aren’t initiating trades but will consider offers after Crosby’s reps meet with the club, with speculation that a Super Bowl contender could pry two first-round picks, though no deal is imminent.
Raiders reportedly want a two‑first‑round pick package plus a player for Maxx Crosby—the same deal Cowboys received for Micah Parsons—an exorbitant price given Crosby’s age, though Raiders GM John Spytek says Crosby is expected to play in 2026 as the team rebuilds.
The Las Vegas Raiders reportedly would trade edge rusher Maxx Crosby only if a team offers two first-round picks and an additional player, signaling Crosby is available but not untradeable.
Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine highlighted four themes: C.J. Stroud’s stock has declined amid persistent trade rumors and public Texans’ backing, with teams weighing a potential fifth-year option; Maxx Crosby’s trade value could exceed past mega-deals as teams circle the Raiders; two offensive-minded head coaches—Sean Payton and Dave Canales—will relinquish playcalling in 2026 to coordinators, signaling a possible shift toward a CEO-style leadership; and the draft landscape looks more “best available” and value-driven, with emphasis on non-premium positions and fewer blue-chip quarterbacks at the top.
Raiders GM John Spytek indicated he expects star edge rusher Maxx Crosby to be with the Raiders in 2026, pushing back on trade rumors after Crosby’s 2025 season and knee surgery. Spytek praised Crosby’s elite value, noted regular communication, and said Crosby is in the building as the team moves toward the new league year; Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension in March 2025.
As the NFL Combine approaches, the Raiders' interest in trading Maxx Crosby sparks debate over his value. Analysts differ: Tim Kawakami suggests a package of a first-round pick plus a future second for Crosby to join the 49ers, while others like ESPN’s Schefter and Ian Rapoport indicate the Raiders would demand a significant package—potentially a Micah Parsons-like price. Projections range from late first-round picks to multiple selections, but no deal is imminent and the Raiders appear reluctant to trade him without a substantial return.
CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan floated five Crosby trade scenarios, with the standout sending Maxx Crosby to the Patriots for two 2026 top-100 picks (No. 31 and No. 63) plus DT Christian Barmore; the deal would give the Raiders five top-100 picks in 2026 (plus pick 102) to fuel the rebuild, while New England would land a premier edge rusher, though Barmore’s impact against the run would be limited.
Travis Smith has been named the Las Vegas Raiders' defensive line coach, returning to the franchise after earlier tenure with the Raiders and recent roles with the Bears and Titans, where he helped develop Pro Bowlers and pass rushers such as Maxx Crosby.
The Boston Herald outlines a bold No. 1 offseason move: trade the Patriots’ 31st overall pick to the Raiders for edge defender Maxx Crosby, who has expressed interest in playing for coach Mike Vrabel. Crosby, 28, has 69.5 career sacks and a 10-sack season in 2025, making him a potential game-changer alongside the Patriots’ front seven. The deal would require significant cap gymnastics and draft capital, but could dramatically strengthen the pass rush as New England pursues a return to contention while Drake Maye remains on a rookie contract.
Windy City Gridiron reports that Las Vegas would demand a package including the Bears’ 2026 first-round pick, a 2027 Day Two pick, and DJ Moore for edge rusher Maxx Crosby, with a potential salary tweak to Moore to around $18 million; there’s no confirmed offer, just price-point discussion on Bears Film Room. Crosby would upgrade the defense but at the cost of draft capital and roster balance, so the smarter Bears move remains to keep drafting rather than make a blockbuster deal.
The Las Vegas Raiders have promoted Rob Leonard from run game coordinator/defensive line coach to defensive coordinator. In his four seasons with the team, Leonard has overseen a defense that posted strong run-stopping metrics in 2025 (2nd in rushing yards allowed per attempt, 3.9; 3rd in tackles for loss) and saw Maxx Crosby earn multiple Pro Bowls, along with solid sack production. In 2024 his unit had 38 sacks and 20 passes defensed, with 18 players recording at least a half-sack. Leonard brings 16 years of NFL coaching experience, including roles with the Ravens, Dolphins, and Giants, plus college work at NC State.
The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Rob Leonard as their new defensive coordinator, promoting him from his previous role as defensive line coach and run game coordinator. Leonard brings a varied NFL coaching résumé (Giants, Dolphins, Ravens, Raiders) and a philosophy of aggression, downhill attack, and versatility. His units have shown solid pass rush and run-stopping metrics, with Maxx Crosby continuing as a standout edge rusher, and the team aims to maintain improved defensive pressure under his leadership.