Maxx Crosby mock trades: Five blockbuster deals that could shake up the NFL

A look at the trade packages Las Vegas could receive for its star pass rusher

The offseason is no longer knocking on our front door. Instead, it's hanging out on the couch in our living rooms. With the 2025 season now in the rearview, get ready for the conversation to pivot to trades, free-agent signings and the 2026 NFL Draft in the snap of a finger. 

We've already begun to feel that transition, even in the lead-up to Super Bowl LX, where the status of Maxx Crosby and his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders became a notable storyline along Radio Row.

The relationship between the two sides seemed to have soured, particularly after he was shut down at the end of the regular season. Crosby was reportedly not happy with that decision, as he wanted to play out the string, and it could potentially be the straw that breaks the camel's back and leads to a departure this offseason. However, NFL Media reported on Super Bowl Sunday that both Crosby and the Raiders are in a "great place" as the pass rusher recovers from a meniscus repair, so there are conflicting angles regarding Crosby's true emotions as they relate to the franchise.

From the Raiders' standpoint, they've noted publicly -- as recently as Klint Kubiak's introductory press conference earlier this week -- that they want to keep Crosby in Sin City.

"We want him to be a part of our success going forward. There's no doubt about that," Kubiak said. "He's one of the best players in the NFL. That's a no-brainer, to get to work with Maxx and see him continue to have success with this organization."