Raiders Demand Micah Parsons-Level Price for Maxx Crosby Trade

High asking price and injury history complicate potential deal for star pass rusher

Feb. 23, 2026 at 9:23pm

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The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly seeking a trade package similar to what the Dallas Cowboys received for Micah Parsons in exchange for star edge defender Maxx Crosby. ESPN's Adam Schefter revealed that the Raiders want a 'Micah Parsons-type package' for Crosby, which would likely include multiple first-round picks and an impact player. However, Crosby's injury history and ongoing tensions with the team may make such a steep price difficult to justify for potential suitors like the New England Patriots.

Why it matters

Crosby is one of the NFL's premier pass rushers, but his trade value is complicated by his injury history and the Raiders' high asking price. This story highlights the challenges teams face when trying to acquire elite defensive talent, as well as the potential impact of player-team tensions on trade negotiations.

The details

According to Schefter, the Raiders are reluctant to trade Crosby at all, but if they do, the compensation must mirror the deal the Cowboys received from the Packers for Micah Parsons - which included Pro Bowl DT Kenny Clark and two first-round picks. Crosby's injury history, including eight surgeries over seven years, and his reported dissatisfaction with the Raiders' handling of his knee injury last season, have strained the relationship between player and team. The Raiders may try to entice Crosby to stay by touting their coaching hires and upcoming draft capital, but the Patriots could still pursue Crosby if the Raiders soften their demands.

  • Crosby recently underwent left meniscus surgery in 2025 and a season-ending ankle operation in 2024.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A star edge defender for the Las Vegas Raiders who has become a key target for the New England Patriots as they look to strengthen their pass rush.

Micah Parsons

The Dallas Cowboys famously traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers before the 2025 NFL season, securing Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round draft selections in 2026 and 2027.

Adam Schefter

An ESPN reporter who revealed the Raiders' high asking price for Maxx Crosby.

Mike Vrabel

The head coach of the New England Patriots, who Crosby has reportedly shown interest in playing under.

Fernando Mendoza

The quarterback the Raiders are expected to select with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“I was told that the Raiders don't want to trade him and that if they even contemplated it, it would take a Micah Parsons-type package.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Reporter

“Do I think they're getting two ones and a player? No. Do I think that they're going to want to trade him? No. Do I think he'll be traded?… It'll change by the week, but it's certainly possible.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Reporter

“If you're the Raiders, you can go to Maxx Crosby now and say, 'Hey, we just hired this great young coach Klint Kubiak,' 'We're going to have the No. 1 overall pick in (Indiana quarterback) Fernando Mendoza. We've got $90 million in cap space. You're a Raider. Don't you want to be here?' That doesn't seem like a hard sell to me.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

The Patriots will continue to weigh their options as they determine whether to pursue a trade for Maxx Crosby or explore alternative free agent edge rushers if the Raiders' asking price remains too high.

The takeaway

This story highlights the challenges teams face when trying to acquire elite defensive talent, as the Raiders' steep asking price and Crosby's injury history complicate potential trade negotiations. It also underscores the importance of player-team relationships and how tensions can impact a player's trade value.