Bears Reportedly Maxx Crosby's Preferred Destination

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According to NFL insider Benjamin Allbright, star defensive end Maxx Crosby has the Chicago Bears as his preferred destination if he is traded from the Las Vegas Raiders. The Bears would need to clear significant salary cap space to acquire Crosby, who has a $35 million cap hit, but the team is exploring options to make it work.

Why it matters

Landing Crosby would be a major coup for the Bears, providing them with an elite pass rusher to bolster their defense. However, the team's current salary cap situation poses a challenge, requiring creative maneuvering to free up the necessary funds to sign Crosby.

The details

Crosby, a 29-year-old defensive end, has been the subject of trade rumors as the Raiders enter a rebuilding phase. Several contending teams have expressed interest in acquiring Crosby, including the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears have also been monitoring the situation and, according to Allbright, are Crosby's preferred destination if he is traded.

• Crosby's contract with the Raiders runs through the 2029 season.
• The Bears are currently over the salary cap, but are exploring options to clear space, including the expected trade release of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and the potential trade of wide receiver D.J. Moore.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Bears will need to continue exploring ways to clear significant salary cap space in order to acquire Maxx Crosby, whose $35 million cap hit would be a major obstacle. The team is expected to make a decision on Crosby's potential trade in the next week or so.