The tension in Las Vegas hasnât gone unnoticed. Maxx Crosbyâs frustration with how his late-season injury situation unfolded, with the team opting to rest their star pass-rusher, which could easily be due to tanking purposes. The visible strain between star and franchise has quietly opened the door for speculation that once felt unthinkable.
Nothing is confirmed, but the simple fact that Crosbyâs name is being whispered around playoff-ready teams says enough: contenders are monitoring, and the Eagles are among the first mentioned in trade speculations.
Raidersâ Late-Season Rift Opens Door To Trade Possibilities
Crosbyâs value to the Raiders has never been questioned, yet the late-season shutdown and his disagreement with the decision have fueled a rare perception shift: for the first time, outsiders can imagine a world where Las Vegas listens to a call it wouldnât have entertained a year ago.
Despite Vegas taking a 31-0 loss to the Eagles two weeks back, Crosby had a sack against Jalen Hurts and continues to be an elite pass rusher for the Raiders. He also enjoyed his visit to Philadelphia, praising the fanbase and the raucous environment at Lincoln Financial Field.
He has ten sacks on the season, marking the fourth double-digit sack season of his career. He’s also made it to the Pro Bowl five years in a row, but has played in just one playoff game. And somehow the Raiders continue to get worse, as Vegas is in serious contention for the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Even with a win, they would almost certainly finish in the top three.
Itâs not that Crosby wants out (just yet) or that the Raiders want him gone; itâs that uneasy questions are being asked behind closed doors, and powerful teams have begun to sketch out what a real inquiry might cost.
Would The Eagles Be Interested in Acquiring Crosby?
The Eaglesâ interest â real, perceived, or simply logical â hinges on a championship clock that keeps ticking. Philadelphia has spent years building a roster meant to peak in moments like these, and adding a relentless edge presence would raise their ceiling further.
The hypothetical package wouldnât gut the future, but it wouldnât be light either: a premium asset to open the door, a future piece to sweeten it, and possibly one controllable player who steps into a larger role in Vegas.
Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports previously reported, “Iâve had two high-ranking personnel sources tell me Roseman would give up a significant bounty if the Browns were to make Myles Garrett available.”
Crosby is not Garrett, who is on the verge of setting the NFL all-time regular-season sack record. But he is among the top pass rushers and defensive players in the league. Although the Eagles’ defense line already boasts loads of talent, they do not have a true game-wrecker like Crosby, and could trade a defensive player and some draft capital back to Las Vegas to make room for him.
As of now, nothing is guaranteed â only that tension is building between Crosby and the Raiders. But if he were to be available, Philadelphia would be wise to pick up the phone.
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