Max Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders are coming off another challenging season in which they set their franchise record for most losses in a season with 14. The Raiders have since made several changes, most notably firing Pete Carroll and hiring Clint Kubiak as their head coach.
Now that the Raiders' brand-new coaching staff is in place, it's time to address the elephant in the room: Crosby's future with the team. He is under contract with Las Vegas through the 2029 season, but some believe the five-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher is tired of being part of a losing effort.
Others doubt the Raiders would even consider trading their best defenseman. Recently, ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Raiders don't actually want to trade Crosby. But if they do consider offers, it would involve a trade package like Micah Parsons, two first-round picks and a player.
"I was told the Raiders didn't want to trade him and even if they considered it, it would have to take a Micah Parsons-type package," Schefter said. "That's what I was told. Do I think they're getting two players and one player? No. Do I think they'll want to trade him? No. Do I think he'll be traded? ... It'll change by the week, but it's definitely possible."
Crosby is already 28 years old. Meanwhile, Parsons was only 26 years old at the time of his trade to the Cowboys. Crosby has only 4.5 more sacks than Parsons in his career, and has played two more seasons. In other words, Parsons was the more attractive trade chip.
In other words, it may be difficult for the Raiders to get their reported asking price, but if they are willing to drop the price, a deal could be done. Still, based on his initial request, the Raiders likely won't trade their prized pass-rusher for anything less than a first-round selection.
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