Raiders Coach Wants Star DE Maxx Crosby to Stay

New Las Vegas coach Klint Kubiak says he wants Crosby to be 'part of our success' amid trade rumors.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak spoke about star defensive end Maxx Crosby on Tuesday, saying he wants Crosby to remain with the team despite reports that Crosby has told the Raiders he has no intention of playing for them again. Kubiak said he met with Crosby and 'loved talking ball with him' and that the team wants Crosby, one of the best players in the NFL, to be a part of their success going forward.

Why it matters

Crosby is a key player for the Raiders, having established himself as one of the best defensive ends in the league. His potential departure would be a major blow to the team's defense and their hopes of improving after a disappointing season. The situation highlights the challenges NFL teams face in keeping star players happy and committed to the organization.

The details

Kubiak was asked about the reports that Crosby wants to be traded, and he said he met with Crosby and was 'fired up' to see him working out early that morning. Kubiak said 'we want him to be a part of our success going forward' and that it's a 'no-brainer' to get to work with Crosby, who is one of the best players in the NFL. A previous report suggested Crosby told the Raiders he has no intention of playing for them again, but many believe the Raiders have no plans to trade him.

  • Kubiak was introduced as the new Raiders coach on Tuesday.

The players

Klint Kubiak

The new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Maxx Crosby

A star defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders who has been the subject of trade rumors.

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What they’re saying

“I got to drink a cup of coffee with Maxx this morning. Loved talking ball with him, and I look forward to continuing those conversations. He was the first one here this morning working out, so that fired me up.”

— Klint Kubiak, Head Coach, Las Vegas Raiders

“Yeah, we want him to be a part of our success going forward. There's no doubt about that. He's one of the best players in the NFL, so that's a no-brainer to get to work with Maxx and see him continue to have success with this organization.”

— Klint Kubiak, Head Coach, Las Vegas Raiders

“You earn that as a player. If I wasn't doing the right things, and if I wasn't the person and player I was, people wouldn't be talking about all the nonsense. ... I really don't give a damn. People can have their opinions. I know what's going on, I know my truth, and I don't need to sit here and keep rehashing it to people that don't know what's going on. So I don't even waste time with it.”

— Maxx Crosby (SiriusXM's 'Let's Go!' podcast)

What’s next

The Raiders will need to continue discussions with Maxx Crosby to ensure he remains committed to the team and its future success.

The takeaway

This situation highlights the challenges NFL teams face in keeping star players happy and invested in the organization, even when the player is one of the best at their position. The Raiders will need to work hard to convince Crosby that his future is with the team and that they are committed to building a winning culture around him.