ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Las Vegas Raiders currently have no plans to trade Maxx Crosby, pushing back against speculation that the five-time Pro Bowler could be on the move as the NFL trade deadline nears. Schefter’s report also indicated Crosby wants to stay in Las Vegas regardless of the team’s performance this season.
What Was Reported
According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, the Raiders have no intention of trading Crosby despite facing a potential five-season playoff drought.s report, cited by Bleacher Report, the Raiders have no intention of trading Crosby despite the franchise facing a potential playoff drought that would stretch to five seasons. A source described Crosby’s outlook on his future with the team in blunt terms.
“Maxx absolutely does not want to leave Las Vegas under any circumstances,” the source said. “His hope, though not in his full control, is that he remains a Raider for life.”
That sentiment aligns with the Raiders’ reported stance. Crosby has made five Pro Bowls.
What The Team Has Said
The Raiders have not issued a public statement addressing Crosby’s trade status. The only reporting on the matter so far comes from Schefter, whose account forms the basis of the no-trade stance described in Bleacher Report’s story.
Why It Would Matter
If the Raiders were to move on from Crosby, it would mark a significant departure from the organization’s recent approach to building around its core defensive talent. Keeping him instead signals the front office views Crosby as part of its long-term plan even as the team continues to struggle to end its playoff drought. Crosby’s own preference to stay, as described by the source, would align with that direction if both sides follow through.
What’s Next
The NFL trade deadline is approaching, and no further confirmation has emerged from the Raiders or Crosby’s camp beyond what Schefter reported. Any change in the team’s stance would likely surface before the deadline passes, though nothing beyond the current report has been confirmed.
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