Maxx Crosby to Stay with Raiders, ESPN Reports
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby will not be traded ahead of the November 10 deadline, as the franchise holds no plans to move its star pass-rusher and the player himself explicitly wants to remain with the team, ESPN reported.
Status of the Las Vegas Roster Decisions
Entering the trade deadline, the five-time Pro Bowler sits firmly in the team’s long-term plans. ESPN reported that the Raiders have not held any discussions with other teams regarding a deal for Crosby this season. While opposing front offices could still reach out before the deadline to test the organization’s resolve, team leadership maintains that their stance will not change.
Crosby shares that definitive outlook. Maxx absolutely does not want to leave Las Vegas under any circumstances,
a source told ESPN over the weekend. His hope, though not in his full control, is that he remains a Raider for life.
NFL Trader Rumors noted that it would likely require a massive offer of two first-round picks for the front office to entertain moving the defensive stalwart.
Prior Offseason Trade Developments
The current stability stands in sharp contrast to the turbulent roster maneuvers of the previous league year. Crosby booked a flight to Baltimore after signing off on the deal, but the Ravens backed out at the last minute after he failed his physical examination due to a long-term knee concern.
Following that failed transaction, Crosby also shut down potential movement toward the Rams because his priority remained staying in Las Vegas. Originally selected in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Eastern Michigan University, Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension in March 2025.
Unlike last year, when Maxx Crosby openly wondered about his future in Las Vegas, this year he doesn’t want to go anywhere and the Raiders currently have no plans of trading him, according to league sources.https://t.co/mQvm9xqPtd
Through seven games in the 2026 season, Crosby has recorded 18 total tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, one pass defended, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Upcoming Schedule and Standing in the AFC West
The Raiders hold a 3:4 record heading into a Sunday matchup against the New York Jets. A victory would bring the team back to the .500 mark in November for the first time since 2020, according to the article.
NBC Sports observed that even amid a four-fold losing skid earlier in the campaign, the team remains competitive within the AFC West division, providing sufficient rationale for the front office to retain its primary defensive cornerstone rather than accumulate future assets.
Following the contest against New York, a difficult stretch awaits the roster. The team faces consecutive road games against the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, and Cleveland Browns, followed by a home game against the Seattle Seahawks prior to the team’s Week 13 bye week.