Raiders' Maxx Crosby Dismisses Trade Rumors: 'News to Me'

The star defensive end says he's focused on being the best player he can be for the Raiders.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has pushed back on recent trade rumors surrounding him, calling the speculation "news" to him. Crosby spoke about his commitment to the Raiders and his desire to be a leader on the team, saying his focus is on being the best player he can be rather than getting involved in personnel decisions.

Why it matters

Crosby has been a key part of the Raiders' defense since 2019, and his potential departure would be a major blow to the team. The rumors come as the Raiders are expected to select a new quarterback with the first overall pick, so Crosby's future with the franchise is a significant storyline heading into the offseason.

The details

In an interview with Colin Cowherd, Crosby said he's learned from past mistakes of being too vocal about personnel decisions, and now his priority is just being the best player and leader he can be for the Raiders. He dismissed the trade rumors as "news" to him, saying he's in the building every day focused on getting healthy and preparing for the upcoming season.

  • Crosby spoke about the trade rumors on February 6, 2026, just days after the Super Bowl.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A star defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders who has been with the team since 2019.

Colin Cowherd

A sports media personality who interviewed Crosby on his show 'The Herd'.

Fernando Mendoza

The player the Raiders are expected to select with the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“For me, in the past, I've learned being too vocal and too involved with trying to make, 'I want this coach, or I want this,' like, I've learned my lessons, and I've learned from that. And like, that's not my job. My job is to be the best player I can possibly be, be that guy in the locker room every single day, the leader. That's who I am to my core.”

— Maxx Crosby, Defensive End, Las Vegas Raiders (The Herd with Colin Cowherd)

“So now that I'd be quiet, now, now that I'm quiet, now I got random people making big statements for me. I just sit back and laugh, because I know my truth, and when I go to bed at night, I have a smile on my face because I don't have to explain nothing to nobody. I've said it over and over again. I'm getting healthy. I'm in the building every single day.”

— Maxx Crosby, Defensive End, Las Vegas Raiders (The Herd with Colin Cowherd)

What’s next

The Raiders will have to decide whether to keep Crosby or potentially trade him this offseason as they look to build around their new quarterback.

The takeaway

Maxx Crosby's comments show his commitment to the Raiders and his desire to be a leader on the team, rather than getting caught up in trade rumors and personnel decisions. His focus on being the best player he can be is a positive sign for the Raiders as they head into an important offseason.