The Las Vegas Raiders have placed an extraordinarily high price tag on star Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby, signaling that while the 28-year-old is available if the right offer arrives, any deal will cost a contender dearly.
According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio (February 25, 2026), Las Vegas is demanding two first-round draft picks plus a starting-caliber player in return for Crosby — a package that matches or exceeds recent blockbuster trades for elite defensive talent.
Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Raiders Set Massive Asking Price for Maxx Crosby: Two First-Round Picks + Starting Player Required in Any Blockbuster Trade
Florio left no ambiguity in his reporting:
“Will the Raiders trade defensive end Maxx Crosby? Yes, if they get what they want for him.”
He emphasized that Crosby does not carry an untouchable label — the Raiders will listen if a team meets their steep terms. Florio cited a league source for the specific ask and drew a direct comparison to the August 2025 trade where the Dallas Cowboys sent All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for defensive lineman Kenny Clark and two first-round picks.
“The quality of player the Raiders want wasn’t specified. Presumably, it’s a starting-caliber contributor,” Florio wrote. “Draft position matters. Two picks from a playoff team do not carry the same value as picks from a struggling club.”
This report adds concrete detail to what Raiders general manager John Spytek said earlier at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he attempted to downplay trade rumors — especially those linking Crosby to the New England Patriots — while leaving the door cracked open for the right offer.
Maxx Crosby’s Value & Why Teams Are Calling
Crosby remains one of the NFL’s most productive and durable edge rushers:
Multiple Pro Bowl selections
Consistent double-digit sack seasons
Relentless motor, high snap count tolerance, and leadership presence
At 28, he’s in the prime of his career and under contract through 2028 on a team-friendly deal (with significant guarantees remaining). For contenders needing a dominant pass-rusher, he represents an immediate upgrade — but the Raiders’ asking price reflects both his elite production and their desire to extract maximum value in a rebuild under new head coach Klint Kubiak.
The two-firsts-plus-player demand sets a bar that only a handful of teams could realistically meet without gutting their roster or future draft capital.
NFL Trade Landscape: Where Could Maxx Crosby Land?
Teams with cap space and draft picks: New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans
Contenders desperate for edge help: Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens
Long-shot dark horses: Teams willing to mortgage future assets for a proven star
Raiders fans are divided — some see the high ask as smart leverage, others worry it prices Crosby out of a trade entirely and forces the team to keep him through a potential rebuild.
This blockbuster-level demand makes Maxx Crosby the most talked-about non-quarterback trade asset of the 2026 offseason. Will anyone meet the price, or does he stay in Las Vegas?
What do you think — is two first-rounders + a starter fair for Crosby, or are the Raiders overvaluing him? Drop your take below!
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