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Maxx Crosby Contract

Inside Maxx Crosby’s “Extremely Tradeable” Raiders Contract

2. Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals have a historically bad defense, and they must do something to fix the unit in the upcoming offseason. The offensive trio of Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins is fantastic, but you can’t bet on winning every game in shootout fashion. The defense needs to show up at some point, and Maxx Crosby could be the best way to quickly improve this roster.

Trey Hendrickson will almost certainly leave in free agency, and first-round pick Shemar Stewart hasn’t done much to inspire confidence. Maxx Crosby would immediately bring a base level of competence to the defensive line.

Joe Burrow, quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals
Dec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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