Could Maxx Crosby have already taken his last snap for the Las Vegas Raiders? NFL insider Jay Glazer thinks that’s likely.
On Yahoo Sports Daily, Glazer said he believes Crosby’s time in Las Vegas is over and noted there would be many plausible trade destinations for the All-Pro edge rusher. When asked what kind of return it would take, Glazer suggested the price would probably need to exceed what the Cowboys gave for Micah Parsons.
Glazer’s view stems from the Raiders’ handling of Crosby at the end of the regular season: Las Vegas sat him for the final two games and placed him on injured reserve with a torn meniscus. According to Glazer, the five-time Pro Bowler strongly objected to being benched and left the facility, prompting interest from other clubs. “The day it happened, I got calls from at least 20 teams asking, ‘Is this real? Can we get him?’” Glazer said of the December reports.
Crosby has publicly criticized the Raiders’ decision, and that friction could prompt a formal trade request. Glazer added that Crosby made his stance clear — he didn’t want to be part of a rebuild — and that the move away from Las Vegas is likely his choice.
Las Vegas holds the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft and many expect them to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, signaling a possible reset around a new QB. Crosby, 28, signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension in March 2025. Trading a player of his caliber for a package akin to the one Green Bay sent in a prior high-profile deal would be an unmistakable sign the Raiders are rebuilding. Glazer also predicted Crosby likely won’t wait long to change teams, saying a move could come before the April 23 draft.
A two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler, Crosby produced another strong season in 2025 with 10 sacks across 15 games.
Fan take: This potential split matters because moving Crosby would reshape pass-rush dynamics for whichever contender acquires him and mark a major directional shift for the Raiders. For the league, it’s a reminder that even elite defensive stars can become trade chips when team timelines diverge — and such moves can accelerate championship windows for buyers.
