Raiders Star Maxx Crosby Hints at Potential Move to 49ers

Crosby's social media posts spark speculation about a Bay Area homecoming

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby has sparked speculation about a potential move to the San Francisco 49ers after posting references to missing the Bay Area on his social media. Crosby, one of the NFL's top pass rushers, has hinted at a desire to return to the region where he previously found success.

Why it matters

The 49ers struggled to generate consistent pass rush in 2025, averaging a league-low 1.2 sacks per game. Acquiring a dominant edge rusher like Crosby could significantly bolster their defense and provide a major boost to their Super Bowl aspirations.

The details

In his recent Instagram stories, Crosby shared a song called "Oakland Pt. 2" by artist Karri, which features lyrics about missing the Oakland area. Crosby also made other references to missing the Bay Area in his posts. While this could simply be nostalgia, the offseason speculation has led to the idea that Crosby may want to join the 49ers, who are the only NFL team in the Bay Area.

  • Crosby posted the references to missing the Bay Area on his Instagram story on February 17, 2026.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A star defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, Crosby is one of the NFL's premier pass rushers. He has hinted at a desire to return to the Bay Area through his recent social media posts.

San Francisco 49ers

The NFL team based in San Francisco, California, who are in need of a dominant pass rusher to bolster their defense after struggling to generate consistent pressure in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“If you watch another one of his stories that was uploaded early Tuesday morning, it's a song called 'Oakland Pt. 2' by an artist named Karri. The lyrics talk about how he misses Oakland and wants to move back.”

— Kyle Posey, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The 49ers will likely explore trade options to acquire Crosby from the Raiders, though any potential deal would need to account for Crosby's recent injury history and age.

The takeaway

Crosby's social media hints have sparked excitement among 49ers fans, who see the potential addition of the star pass rusher as a game-changing move that could propel the team back to Super Bowl contention. However, any trade would require careful consideration of Crosby's long-term fit and durability.