Las Vegas suddenly has a Maxx Crosby problem
Maxx Crosby was supposed to be the cleanest blockbuster on the board—elite edge rusher, contender pays the toll, Raiders cash out. Instead, the whole thing turned into a mess because the market got spooked by medical uncertainty. Baltimore agreed to a ransom—two first-round picks for Crosby—then backed out once the physical process raised concerns tied to his knee.
That single moment didn’t just kill one trade—it contaminated the entire market. The league watched a serious contender flinch at the altar, and now every other GM is trying to buy on discount. MORE: Under the radar NFL free agent signing keeps NFC contender potent… and dangerous The Discount Mentality Around the League Dec 7, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) leaves the field following a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images That’s the problem for Las Vegas—teams still want to buy Crosby’s tape, but now they want to negotiate like he’s damaged. That looks like conditional picks, injury protections, watered-down offers, and the classic “we love him, but…”.
Now Crosby lit it all on fire again—he was reportedly shooting jumpers as seen on all the socials. That visual is a problem. If you’re trying to sell the league on the idea that his knee is a risk, it doesn’t help.
If you’re trying to buy him at a discount, that visual is also a problem. And if you’re the Raiders, that visual is blatant disrespect. A Message to the League To the league—it’s a flex.