Raiders Rebuff Trade Interest in Maxx Crosby

NFL reporters Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported the Las Vegas Raiders rebuffed trade interest in four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, saying the team answered inquiries with "a resounding no," and owner Mark Davis has publicly insisted the organization has no intention of trading him. Rapoport and Garafolo added that while some media suggested the Dallas Cowboys inquired, the Cowboys did not appear to be among calling teams; other clubs did make inquiries but the Raiders declined to engage. Crosby, 28, signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension in March that runs through 2029 and has three double-digit sack seasons and 63.5 career sacks in 102 games, giving Las Vegas little incentive to move him. The decision follows a 2-5 start and a 31-0 loss at Kansas City that spurred outside trade speculation; the team has used its bye week to evaluate younger players. Some commentators have suggested resting Crosby later this season to protect his long-term value.