LV Maxx Crosby
NFL defensive pass rusher. Position: Edge Rusher (EDGE). Team: Las Vegas Raiders.
Quick Facts
- Position: Edge Rusher (EDGE)
- Team: Las Vegas Raiders
- Profile: Relentless motor, trademark intensity, AFC West anchor
2026 Outlook
Maxx Crosby has been the focal point of the Raiders' defense, serving as the team's pass rush anchor with trademark intensity and relentless motor. Trade speculation centered on potential moves to the NFC North dissipated after a failed physical halted a deal to Baltimore in February. He remains a five-time consecutive Pro Bowl selection (fifth in 2025) with 10.0 sacks and 28 tackles for loss — second-most in the NFL. Now enters 2026 under new defensive coordinator Rob Leonard, who has a track record of developing elite edge rushers. Leonard spent the last three seasons with Crosby and coached him to Pro Bowl selections in 2023-2025. (per Rob Leonard named Raiders Defensive Coordinator)
Trade speculation could resurface in-season if Crosby demonstrates he's fully healthy in August. ESPNinsider Dan Graziano identified Patriots, Cowboys, Bills, and Bears as potential fits ahead of the trade deadline, but noted that "Crosby might stick with the Raiders all year at this point" depending on his health status (per NFL Trade Rumors: Insider Names Patriots Among Four Possible Fits For Maxx Crosby Again). The Cowboys specifically made multiple offers for Crosby this offseason and may continue to pursue him (per Hypothetical 3-Team Trades That Would Turn NFL Upside Down Before 2026 Season).
June 18 update – Eagles interest: Yahoo Sports reported the Eagles and 49ers as "nuclear hot" for Crosby according to Raiders insider Hondo Carpenter, though analyst assessment is that an Eagles deal is unlikely. The Eagles have committed significant resources to their edge rush room: Jonathan Greenard's $100M extension (just signed in April), Jalyx Hunt's breakout trajectory, extended Nolan Smith, and free-agent additions Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa. This depth suggests the Eagles prefer to keep draft capital and cap space rather than pursue Crosby (per NFL Trade Rumors: Eagles "nuclear hot" for Maxx Crosby?).
Role / Depth Chart
Starting edge rusher for Las Vegas Raiders defense.
Injury Status
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