The Lions or Saints may shockingly pursue Raiders star defensive end, Maxx Crosby in a trade this season. Bleacher Report says Las Vegas wouldn’t accept a deal for multiple first-round picks in exchange for Crosby. However, things don’t look like paradise for the team after frustrations continue to grow, including a shove to head coach Antonio Pierce from Crosby. The Raiders should probably reconsider but understandably, he’s the face of this franchise so it may be harder to pull off a trade but it isn’t impossible.
Star wide receiver Davante Adams is already a hot trade candidate so there’s no doubt that Crosby will probably become the most shocking trade. However, Crosby is loyal to the Raiders but the question is how long will that last before he demands a new winning culture? The Eastern Michigan product was the fourth-round draft pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, notching 57.5 sacks, 20 pass deflections, three fumble recoveries and 341 total tackles. The prominent pass rusher has two All-Pro nominations along with three Pro Bowl selections.
Crosby is at the prime of his career so while he denies any possibility of a trade, he could request if frustrations continue to grow. He may have a better chance of landing with a team like the Lions or Saints to take him to a future Super Bowl championship. Crosby may have downplayed the gesture to Pierce but this is something to watch as the trade deadline nears.
Maxx Crosby attacks head coach Antonio Pierce after a rough loss to Pittsburgh 👀👀 #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/BpnU30fWwW
— Lewb (@RaidersRuinMe) October 13, 2024
Lions, Saints May Shockingly Pursue Raiders Star Maxx Crosby in Trade
New Life in Detroit
The Lions are probably one of the most explosive teams in the NFC. After their crushing win in Dallas, the team is looking like contenders again. Detroit has been a changing team since Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson and head coach Dan Campbell took over. However, things may be changing drastically since Hutchinson’s injury which may lead to a potential blockbuster trade.
Hutchinson will be out for the year which means they need new life for their pass-rushing unit. One source believes the Lions should take Crosby but that seems like a reach to some. Detroit already lost pass rusher Marcus Davenport so if the Lions make a trade happen, it wouldn’t be surprising. The Lions would probably become a superstar team if they land Crosby in a miracle.
No one should expect this trade to happen this year but this is something to keep an eye on and should be no surprise if Crosby requests a trade and wants to head to Detroit.
Extra Defense Depth
If Dennis Allen wants to make an alternating trade this season, he would probably keep his job for the future. Chase Young has been nothing but an insurance free-agent signing after only recording 10 solo tackles and 1.5 sacks so far. However, the offense is lacking weapons for rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler so they must do something to improve the roster even if it means having a mindset of “defense wins championships.” This may be the route the Saints could probably go with while Derek Carr recovers and eventually, they’ll have stability in their passing game.
Baker Mayfield tore them apart in their last game so that tells you that a Crosby trade would make sense for improvement.
