Overview
- ESPN insider Adam Schefter told the Pat McAfee Show on Monday that trade conversations for Crosby have "lost a little bit of steam" and that the Raiders may prefer to retain him because he is a franchise leader.
- The paused offseason deal that would have sent Crosby to Baltimore for two first‑round picks still anchors his value and keeps expectations high for any return if Las Vegas chooses to sell.
- Analysts note Crosby’s 2026 production is down — roughly 18 tackles and two sacks in seven games — which, together with reported medical concerns, has likely reduced midseason trade offers.
- Multiple outlets have sketched realistic trade packages and named likely suitors such as the Bears, Lions, Cowboys and Bills, but most mock deals fall short of the two first‑round picks the Raiders nearly received earlier this year.
- How the Raiders respond before the Nov. 10 trade deadline could shift team direction because trading Crosby would accelerate a rebuild around rookie Fernando Mendoza while keeping him would preserve the club’s on‑field leader and fan focal point.