Maxx Crosby won’t be traded, reports say Raiders committed to keeping their star pass rusher

The Las Vegas Raiders made it clear: Maxx Crosby is not going anywhere this season. Rumors swirled after reports suggested the Cowboys inquired about trading for the star edge rusher ahead of the Nov.

4 deadline. Despite interest from multiple teams, the Raiders met with Crosby to confirm that they have no plans to trade their defensive standout.

After a rough 2–5 start, the Raiders remain committed to building around Crosby, who has expressed a strong desire to win in Las Vegas.

Maxx Crosby and the Raiders: A long-term commitment

Crosby, now in his eighth season, was drafted by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. This past offseason, Las Vegas reinforced their commitment to him by signing a three-year, $106.5 million extension.

Trading Crosby might bring in valuable draft picks, but the Raiders recognize that NFL rebuilds don’t always follow a straight path. History shows that losing a team’s top player rarely leads to immediate success, as seen with the Cowboys without Micah Parsons or the Titans missing A.J. Brown.

With Crosby anchoring the defense, the Raiders have a far better chance at a swift turnaround. Teams often go from worst to first within a season, and keeping Crosby gives Las Vegas the foundational star needed to attract other impact players.

Even if fans are frustrated by the team’s early struggles, the Raiders are wisely holding onto their elite pass rusher while exploring other roster improvements around him.

Why Trading Crosby doesn’t make sense now

While Crosby would command a significant return—likely at least two first-round picks—trading him during a season under veteran head coach Pete Carroll doesn’t align with the Raiders’ strategy. Carroll, at 74, isn’t starting a rebuild from scratch.

Crosby himself wants to stay, and the team can realistically aim for contention if the right free agents and draft picks fall into place.The Week 7 blowout loss to the Chiefs highlighted the team’s weaknesses, but the bye week gives the Raiders a chance to regroup. With a slightly easier schedule ahead and new pieces still adjusting, the team’s trajectory could improve quickly. If change becomes necessary, the Raiders can revisit trading Crosby in the offseason. Until then, their focus remains on keeping one of the league’s best pass rushers and building a competitive team around him.Also Read: Travis Kelce’s kind gesture with Taylor Swift moves little boy to tears amid ongoing 1587 Prime backlash