Raiders Clear $119M in Salary Cap Space After Maxx Crosby Trade

Las Vegas now has the second-most cap space in the NFL to build around QB Fernando Mendoza.

Mar. 7, 2026 at 9:35pm

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The Las Vegas Raiders have significantly increased their salary cap space to over $119 million after trading star defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. This move gives the Raiders immense flexibility to be active in free agency and the draft as they look to build around young quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Why it matters

With the Raiders now having the second-most cap space in the NFL, they can be major players in free agency and the draft to surround Mendoza with talent. This puts them in a strong position to turn the team around after a rebuilding year.

The details

The Raiders had around $80 million in cap space before the Crosby trade, which added another $20 million. This brings their total cap space to $119 million, the second-most in the league behind the Tennessee Titans. The Raiders also have two first-round picks in the upcoming draft, giving them ample resources to overhaul the roster.

  • The Raiders made the Crosby trade on Friday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A star defensive end who the Raiders traded to the Baltimore Ravens.

Fernando Mendoza

The Raiders' young quarterback who they will look to build around with their newfound cap space.

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What’s next

The Raiders will look to be active in free agency and the draft to add talent around Mendoza and continue their rebuilding efforts.

The takeaway

With over $119 million in cap space and two first-round picks, the Raiders are in a prime position to quickly turn the team around and build a contender around their young quarterback Fernando Mendoza.