The Las Vegas Raiders, nearing the end of a highly disappointing season, pulled a controversial move last week by placing All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby on injured reserve with two games remaining. The decision didn’t sit well with the elite defender, and an already shaky situation between the team and player has taken another negative turn as we head into the upcoming offseason.
Where Will Maxx Crosby End Up If The Raiders Trade Him In 2026?
That ire combined with Las Vegas’ struggles has ignited trade speculation, and bookmakers have installed three intriguing potential landing spots atop the futures board. Here are the three leaders according to BetOnline:
Dallas Cowboys (+300)
At +300, Dallas sits as the betting favorite to land Crosby, and there’s a logic to it if the Cowboys choose to reshape their defensive identity. Dallas parted ways with Micah Parsons before the season, leaving a significant void in their front-seven pass rush, and adding Crosby would give them an elite replacement capable of anchoring a defense that has lacked consistent pressure.
But one of the main issues that the team had with Parsons was the hefty contract that he was owed, so bringing in Crosby would be something of a lateral move. Crosby is nearly two full years older, and could cost more capital than the Cowboys got back when they traded Parsons.
Philadelphia Eagles (+400)
Philadelphia represents an intriguing fit due to their ongoing pass-rush recalibration in 2025. The Eagles recently traded for Jaelan Phillips from Miami to boost their defensive front, but Phillips is in the final year of his rookie contract, and questions loom about his long-term role and potential extension.
A veteran like Crosby would offer proven consistency opposite Phillips, or as the centerpiece of a revamped rush corps should Phillips depart in free agency. Philadelphia’s defense has been among the league’s top units in recent seasons, despite players shuffling in and out of their rotation year after year. But the addition of another elite edge presence could help recapture the ferocity that powered them to a Super Bowl and balance their pass rush for years to come.
New England Patriots (+500)
Longer shots at +500, the New England Patriots provide the narrative of a rising contender looking to complete its transformation. New England enjoyed a dramatic turnaround in 2025, clinching the AFC East and emerging as a legitimate playoff threat behind rising star quarterback Drake Maye and a revitalized roster.
Bringing in Crosby would instantly upgrade their defensive front, pairing one of the league’s most productive pass rushers with a defense that has fluctuated in pressure production. In a conference with formidable offenses, that kind of disruption could be the difference in a deep postseason run. If New England’s front office views this offseason as a chance to push all chips in, Crosby could be the missing piece to a championship blueprint.
