Seahawks Reportedly Considering Trade for Pro Bowl DE Maxx Crosby

The proposed deal would send Seattle's first and second-round picks to the Raiders in exchange for the star pass rusher.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks, fresh off a Super Bowl victory, are reportedly exploring a trade that would send their first and second-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby. The move would bolster an already stout Seahawks defense that ranked 6th in the league last season.

Why it matters

Acquiring Crosby would give the Seahawks one of the most dominant pass-rushing duos in the NFL, pairing him with rising star Boye Mafe. This could take Seattle's defense to an even higher level and make them an even more formidable opponent for the rest of the league.

The details

According to the report, the Seahawks would send the Nos. 32 and 64 overall picks in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Raiders in exchange for Crosby, who has grown disgruntled in Las Vegas. Crosby, 28, is coming off a 2025 season in which he recorded 10 sacks and led the league with 28 tackles for loss. He has made the Pro Bowl 5 times in his 7-year career.

  • The proposed trade would happen ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled for April.
  • Crosby recently signed a 3-year, $106.5 million contract extension with the Raiders that runs through the 2029 season.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A 28-year-old Pro Bowl defensive end who has spent his entire 7-year career with the Las Vegas Raiders. He is coming off a dominant 2025 season in which he recorded 10 sacks and led the league with 28 tackles for loss.

Boye Mafe

A rising star pass rusher for the Seattle Seahawks who is set to become a free agent this offseason. Acquiring Crosby could help offset Mafe's potential departure.

Myles Garrett

The Cleveland Browns defensive end who was named the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league in sacks.

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What they’re saying

“Seeing what [head coach] Mike Macdonald could do with Crosby at his disposal -- coming off a championship season in which Seattle ranked sixth in pressure rate despite primarily rushing four -- would be borderline unfair.”

— Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports Writer (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The Seahawks will need to decide if the steep price of their first and second-round picks is worth acquiring Crosby to pair with their existing defensive stars.

The takeaway

This proposed trade would give the Seahawks one of the most formidable pass-rushing duos in the NFL, potentially taking their already dominant defense to new heights as they look to defend their Super Bowl title. However, the cost of two premium draft picks is significant, and the Seahawks will have to weigh the pros and cons carefully.