Patriots weigh blockbuster Crosby trade to jump-start title chase
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.