Raiders Unlikely to Trade Star DE Maxx Crosby Despite Rising Interest

NFL insider says Las Vegas would demand a massive haul to part with their $106.5M All-Pro defensive end

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Las Vegas Raiders would require a blockbuster trade package similar to the one the Dallas Cowboys received for Micah Parsons in order to part ways with star defensive end Maxx Crosby. Crosby, who is under contract for $106.5 million, is considered the heartbeat of the Raiders' franchise, and the team has no plans to move him unless an overwhelming offer comes their way.

Why it matters

Crosby is one of the best defensive players in the NFL, earning an A-grade and 95.3 score on PFSN's NFL EDGE Impact metrics in 2025. Losing him would be a massive blow to the Raiders' defense and their hopes of returning to contention. However, his high value also means the team would need to receive a king's ransom in any potential trade, making it highly unlikely they will part ways with their star pass rusher.

The details

According to the report, the only way the Raiders would consider trading Crosby is if they received a package similar to the one the Cowboys got for Micah Parsons last year - which included defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks. Schultz said the Raiders would need 'premium draft capital, likely multiple high-value assets' to even consider moving Crosby, who has been the team's best player. The Raiders shut Crosby down for the final two games of the 2025 season to preserve his health, which sparked some trade rumors, but Crosby has since downplayed the speculation.

  • In December 2025, the Raiders shut down Maxx Crosby for the final two games of the season.
  • In February 2026, NFL insider Jordan Schultz discussed the potential trade value for Maxx Crosby.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A star defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders who is under contract for $106.5 million. Crosby is considered one of the best defensive players in the NFL, earning an A-grade and 95.3 score on PFSN's NFL EDGE Impact metrics in 2025.

Jordan Schultz

An NFL insider who reported that the Raiders would require a massive trade package similar to the one the Cowboys received for Micah Parsons in order to part ways with Maxx Crosby.

Micah Parsons

A pass rusher who was traded by the Dallas Cowboys last summer in exchange for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks.

Kenny Clark

A defensive tackle who was part of the trade package the Dallas Cowboys received from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Micah Parsons.

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What they’re saying

“The only way the Raiders move Crosby is there if they command somewhere along the line of a Micah Parsons package.”

— Dianna Russini

“All I know is that Klint Kubiak is in the business of having good players and so is John Spytek and so is Tom Brady and right now Maxx Crosby is their best player, so to me it would make sense to keep him.”

— Jordan Schultz, NFL Insider (SiriusXM NFL Radio)

“I don't give a (expletive) about the pick, I don't play for that. That's not my job. My job is to be the best defensive end in the world, and that's what I focus on every day.”

— Maxx Crosby (USA Today)

“People are gonna have rumors… For me, I know what I'm about. I know what I represent… 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 (Let's Go! Podcast)

What’s next

The Raiders will have to decide whether to keep Maxx Crosby or entertain trade offers for the star defensive end this offseason.

The takeaway

Maxx Crosby is one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL, and the Raiders recognize his immense value to the team. While trade rumors will persist, it appears highly unlikely Las Vegas will part ways with Crosby unless they receive an offer they simply cannot refuse, given his importance to the franchise's future.