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Raiders Seen as Unlikely to Trade Maxx Crosby as 49ers Links Persist

San Francisco interest is tempered by money, draft cost, roster priorities.

Overview

  • A league executive told Fox Sports' Eric Williams the Raiders will probably not trade Crosby, despite ongoing speculation.
  • The 49ers have been flagged by multiple outlets as a logical landing spot given their pass‑rush needs, though no talks have been confirmed.
  • Tim Kawakami reports team decision-makers favor a younger, cheaper roster and remain wary after the pricey Javon Hargrave move.
  • Crosby was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a knee issue, vehemently disagreed with the shutdown per Jay Glazer, and is expected to undergo surgery.
  • Any acquisition would require absorbing a deal reported at about $35.5 million annually through 2029 and paying heavy draft compensation, with one comparison pointing to the Micah Parsons trade haul.