Despite the high asking price, Crosby remains one of the NFL’s premier edge defenders, and interest from multiple teams persists. Breer points to Crosby’s health history and commitment to physical upkeep as factors teams will weigh, even as the Raiders’ asking price remains a significant hurdle.
Raiders general manager John Spytek, head coach, and defensive coordinator have built a positive working relationship with Crosby, who turns 29 this summer and has seven NFL seasons under his belt. These internal dynamics will factor into any potential decision, along with Crosby’s own stance on being portrayed as seeking a trade.
Several franchises have been reported to be keeping tabs on Crosby, including Dallas, Chicago, Baltimore, Buffalo, New England, Philadelphia, and the Rams. While interest exists, it remains uncertain whether any team would meet the Raiders’ price, especially with the team in a rebuilding phase and preparing for a 2026 season with a rookie quarterback.
With the situation continuing to evolve, observers are awaiting clarity on which path the Raiders will choose. If Crosby remains unavailable or if the price proves prohibitive, the stalemate could extend beyond this week; otherwise, a trade could accelerate as teams reassess needs and compensation. The broader question remains whether the Raiders can justify moving a high-caliber edge rusher at this stage of their rebuild.
