Las Vegas, Nevada — The future of Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby remains one of the most talked-about storylines of the NFL offseason.
Despite the Raiders publicly stating they have no intention of trading their defensive cornerstone, speculation around Crosby continues to grow across the league.
Now, veteran running back Raheem Mostert has weighed in on the situation—and his comments highlight the complicated reality behind the rumors.
Mostert Shares Honest Take on Crosby’s Situation
During an appearance on “Good Morning Football,” Mostert praised Crosby’s loyalty and importance to the Raiders organization.
“Maxx is one of the most loyal guys you could possibly have on your team,” Mostert said. “Everything that he does inspires people in the community and inside the organization.”
Crosby has become the emotional leader of the Raiders defense since entering the league, earning recognition as one of the NFL’s most relentless pass rushers.
But Mostert also acknowledged that difficult decisions sometimes arise when a team struggles to compete consistently.
“I’ve been there before,” Mostert said. “I’ve been on a losing team where it just didn’t work out. Sometimes you’ve got to think about that next chapter, that next step.”
His comments suggest that while Crosby values the Raiders, the possibility of a change shouldn’t be dismissed.
Raiders Continue to Support Their Star
For now, the Raiders’ leadership has made their stance clear.
General manager John Spytek recently emphasized that Crosby remains central to the franchise’s plans.
“Maxx is an elite player,” Spytek said. “It’s hard to build a great team without elite players.”
Crosby has consistently been one of the Raiders’ most productive defenders and remains one of the faces of the organization.
Still, in the NFL, circumstances can change quickly if another team presents a compelling trade offer.
Insider Says Crosby’s Future May Depend on Him
According to The Athletic’s NFL insider Diana Russini, the situation may ultimately depend on Crosby himself.
Russini noted that while the Raiders continue to publicly support their star pass rusher, several teams around the league are already monitoring the situation closely.
“The sense I’m getting is that teams are talking to his agent,” Russini said. “They’re trying to get an idea of where Maxx wants to play.”
That means Crosby’s personal preferences could eventually play a major role in determining whether he remains in Las Vegas or explores opportunities elsewhere.
Chicago Trade Speculation Cooling
One team frequently mentioned in trade speculation has been the Chicago Bears, but that possibility may not be as realistic as some reports suggest.
ESPN Chicago reporter Courtney Cronin recently expressed skepticism that the Bears would pursue such an expensive deal.
Acquiring Crosby would likely require significant draft capital and potentially a high-profile player in return.
Given the strength of the upcoming defensive draft class, Chicago may instead focus on building through the draft rather than sacrificing major assets in a trade.
A Situation Worth Watching
For now, Crosby remains a Raider.
But with trade rumors circulating and multiple teams reportedly paying attention to the situation, his future could become one of the biggest offseason storylines in the NFL.
Whether Crosby stays in Las Vegas or eventually moves to another contender, one thing is certain:
His value around the league remains extremely high.
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