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Loyalty Test Looms for Raiders' Star Maxx Crosby
Insider reveals Crosby's priority is to be part of a winning team, which could lead to a trade from Las Vegas.
Feb. 8, 2026 at 4:47pm
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Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby has been the subject of trade rumors, with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reporting that Crosby's loyalty to the Raiders will be 'tested more than ever' in the coming weeks. Fowler says Crosby's priority is to be part of a winning team, and the reality is the Raiders are 'still far away from significant winning.' The trade interest in Crosby is said to be 'incredibly robust,' but the Raiders will likely demand a steep price, potentially including at least a first-round pick and a player in return.
Why it matters
Crosby is one of the Raiders' best players, so his potential departure would be a major blow to the team's hopes of turning things around. However, if the right trade offer comes in, the Raiders may have to seriously consider moving on from their star pass rusher in order to accelerate their rebuild.
The details
According to Fowler, Crosby 'wants to be a part of a winner' and that 'loyalty will be tested more than ever in the coming weeks.' The reporter notes that the Raiders are 'still far away from significant winning,' and the 'trade interest in Crosby is incredibly robust.' The Raiders will likely demand a steep price in return, potentially including at least a first-round pick and a player.
- The trade rumors around Crosby have intensified over the past 72 hours.
The players
Maxx Crosby
A star edge rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders who is the subject of trade rumors due to his desire to play for a winning team.
Jeremy Fowler
An ESPN reporter who revealed details about Crosby's loyalty to the Raiders being tested in the coming weeks.
Las Vegas Raiders
The NFL team that currently employs Maxx Crosby and may have to trade him if the right offer comes in.
What they’re saying
“What has been made clear to me: Crosby wants to be a part of a winner. That's the priority. Whether and how that's conveyed is still unclear. He has been fiercely loyal to Las Vegas. That loyalty will be tested more than ever in the coming weeks. The reality is the Raiders are still far away from significant winning, and the trade interest in Crosby is incredibly robust.”
— Jeremy Fowler, ESPN Reporter (ESPN)
What’s next
The Raiders will have to decide in the coming weeks whether to trade Crosby for a significant haul of draft picks and players, or try to convince him to stay and be a part of the team's long-term rebuild.
The takeaway
This situation highlights the difficult balance teams must strike between keeping their star players happy and building a championship-caliber roster. Crosby's desire to win may ultimately lead him to force his way out of Las Vegas, but the Raiders will have to weigh that against the high price they could command in a trade.
