Eagles' Lane Johnson Fuels Raiders' Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors

All-Pro tackle wants star pass rusher to join him in Philadelphia.

Mar. 5, 2026 at 7:25pm

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Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro tackle Lane Johnson has expressed interest in having Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby join him on the Eagles. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that teams have gotten the sense the Raiders are open to trading Crosby, and Johnson's tweet tagging Crosby has only added fuel to the trade rumors. The Eagles are among several teams monitoring Crosby's situation, but acquiring him would likely require a significant package of draft picks, potentially including a first-rounder.

Why it matters

The Eagles have been known to be aggressive in pursuing top talent, and adding a dominant pass rusher like Crosby could further bolster their already formidable defense. However, the high price tag may give the team pause, as they need to allocate resources to building up their offense as well.

The details

Johnson tweeted an eyes emoji while tagging Crosby on X, indicating his desire to have the Raiders star join him in Philadelphia. The Eagles are one of seven teams reportedly monitoring Crosby's availability, along with the Cowboys, Bears, Ravens, Bills, Patriots, and Rams. The Raiders' asking price is said to be two first-round picks and a player, though one analyst proposed a deal of a 2026 first-rounder and a 2027 second-rounder.

  • On Thursday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that teams have gotten the sense the Raiders are open to trading Crosby.

The players

Lane Johnson

An All-Pro offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Maxx Crosby

A star pass rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, known for being aggressive in making trades.

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What they’re saying

“We should know enough which path the Raiders are taking, with teams like Dallas, Chicago, Baltimore, Buffalo, New England, Philadelphia, and the Rams keeping tabs on his availability.”

— Albert Breer, NFL insider

“The Eagles possess the No. 23 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and Howie Roseman should be willing to part with it (along with a second-rounder next year) if it can land him Crosby. We saw last season how impactful a legit edge rusher can be with Philadelphia after they were the No. 1 scoring defense in the league after acquiring Jaelan Phillips at the deadline in a deal with Miami.”

— Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports analyst

“Roseman is always star-hunting, and in this column last year, I advocated making an aggressive push for Myles Garrett. Roseman should resist the urge to go after Crosby. It would cost premium picks, and the Eagles badly need to allocate draft resources to offensive players for the coming seasons. They had only two offensive starters last year on rookie deals. If the Eagles send valuable picks for Crosby, it's going to hinder the ability to add young, cost-controlled offensive players.”

— Zach Berman, The Athletic analyst

What’s next

The Raiders will need to decide if they are willing to trade Crosby and what their asking price will be. The Eagles will have to weigh the cost of acquiring Crosby against their need to build up their offense through the draft.

The takeaway

The potential trade of Maxx Crosby from the Raiders to the Eagles highlights the ongoing tension between building a dominant defense and investing in offensive talent. The Eagles must carefully consider the high price tag for Crosby and whether it aligns with their long-term roster construction strategy.