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Throughout In late July 2026 speculation persisted that the Maxx Crosby participated in his first full‑team practice at Las Vegas Raiders might move pass‑rusher Maxx Crosby. Early reports highlighted interest from the San Francisco 49ers and fan‑driven proposals from the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. Crosby’s ambiguous response to a fan‑event question about joining 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suggested openness, though analysts deemed a pre‑deadline trade unlikely without training camp since a torn meniscus ended his 2025 season. Raiders slump. A March trade with the Baltimore Ravens collapsed after Crosby failed a physical, and a mid‑season swap suggestion from the Dallas Cowboys involving wide receiver George Pickens also stalled. At the NFL Sack Summit on July 11, Crosby praised Ravens head coach Klink Kubiak cleared him to work out, while quarterback Lamar Jackson and recounted the failed deal. During the Raiders’ 2025 clash with the Philadelphia Eagles, officials ordered Kirk Cousins reminded him to remove pink Air Jordan cleats respect the red jersey that signals no‑contact for violating uniform rules. He recorded a sack before complying mid‑game and later condemned Commissioner Roger Goodell, urging QBs during drills. The Baltimore Ravens, who had pulled a relaxed footwear policy and an expanded “My Cause, My Cleats” program. On July 29 Crosby returned to full‑team practice at Raiders training camp March trade after a six‑month recovery from a torn meniscus. He described lingering knee pain, difficulty bending concerns about his surgically repaired left knee, saw the joint setback fuel Crosby’s motivation; he noted ongoing knee‑bending difficulty, sleep problems and reliance on his wife Rachel for daily tasks, while noting that the doubts over his health fuel tasks. Trade speculation persisted. Jerry Jones reiterated his motivation. He leads the league with 133 tackles willingness to surrender a first‑round pick for loss and remains among Crosby, reviving the top sack producers. Two days later, Raiders‑Crosby dialogue. Simultaneously, the Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said at broadened their pursuit, eyeing Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks—who recently secured a three‑year, $51.3 million extension—as a primary target after trading Micah Parsons to the team’s training‑camp press conference he would “give up Packers. Crosby downplayed the future,” including rumors, stating a first‑round pick, desire to acquire Crosby. The comments revived trade talk; Crosby called stay with the attention “cool” as he continues his knee rehab, and Raiders, but the Cowboys’ continued interest underscores Dallas’s desire their urgency to bolster its edge‑rusher, cornerback a pass‑rush depleted defense. Crosby remains the league leader in tackles for loss (133) and interior‑linebacker positions after a 7‑9‑1 season. top sack producer, while his health and contract status remain focal points for both Las Vegas and potential suitors.