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Maxx Crosby trade rumors and injury recovery

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Maxx Crosby entered the 2026 season under a three‑year, $106.5 million extension, leading the league in tackles for loss. Trade interest from teams including the Bears, Rams, Bills, 49ers, Eagles, and Cowboys persisted through July. On July 29, Crosby returned to Raiders training camp following a six‑month recovery from a torn meniscus, a knee injury that had previously caused a trade to the Baltimore Ravens to collapse after a failed physical. In mid-August, Raiders general manager John Spytek addressed the rumors, stating, “People do what they do. I’m just trying to make the Raiders as good as possible. Right now Maxx is here and I have every expectation that he’ll be here.” Despite this, ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted that Crosby could re‑enter trade talks later in the season if the Raiders struggle, specifically mentioning the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys as potential suitors. Crosby has since provided further context regarding his career, revealing that he and former coach Rob Marinelli had advocated for the Raiders to draft Jalen Carter in 2023 instead of Tyree Wilson. Reflecting on the failed Baltimore transition, Crosby noted that the move “didn't feel right” even before the medical issues arose. By early September, trade speculation intensified following salary cap maneuvers by the Dallas ~~Cowboys. After restructuring contracts for players such as Kenny Clark, Jake Ferguson, and DaRon Bland, the Cowboys~~ Cowboys, who created approximately ~~$19~~ $33 million in ~~additional space, bringing their total~~ available ~~cap to roughly $33 million. This has led insiders to suggest the Cowboys are positioned to absorb a significant veteran contract via trade. Additionally, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported~~ space. Recent reports indicate that the Los Angeles Rams pursued Crosby during the spring, ~~though they~~ but the team eventually acquired Myles ~~Garrett.~~ Garrett instead. While the Rams emerged as a strong suitor following the voided Baltimore deal, Crosby reportedly turned down an opportunity to join Los Angeles, expressing a desire to remain with the Raiders. On the prediction market Kalshi, there is currently a 69% probability that Crosby will remain in Las Vegas, with the Dallas Cowboys noted as the only other team with a significant chance (15%) of acquiring him. Analysts suggest September will serve as a critical period for the league to assess Crosby's health following his injury recovery.

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