Fresh Insight on Maxx Crosby’s Future as Cowboys Interest Lingers

The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for answers after a Week 7 35-21 loss to the Rams stretched their skid to four games. Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby has been at the center of the noise, with the November 10 trade deadline fueling fresh speculation about his future. Now, an insider has shared a clear update on where the 29-year-old defensive end stands, and it could change the conversation.Maxx Crosby wants to stay with the RaidersA Saturday update from a leading NFL insider points to loyalty rather than a push for the exit.“Maxx Crosby wants to be a Raider, he has no desire to leave, and he is definitely not forcing his way out. But GM John Spytek is sure to get calls over the next 10 days, leaving open the possibility of another blockbuster,” Tom Pelissero wrote.Maxx Crosby wants to be a Raider, he has no desire to leave, and he is definitely not forcing his way out. But GM John Spytek is sure to get calls over the next 10 days, leaving open the possibility of another blockbuster.More in The Sweep: https://t.co/2eiMVV78yz https://t.co/NQSsmJYzUE— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 31, 2026That message matters because Crosby’s name has been tied to trade talk for months. Earlier this year, the Raiders agreed to send him to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks. The Ravens backed out in March after he reportedly failed a physical following January surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee.IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectCrosby responded by declaring publicly that he was still a Raider. Las Vegas had already shown its commitment by signing him to a three-year, $106.5 million extension in 2025.Nothing is settled yet. Las Vegas opened the season at 3-0 before the slide, and struggling teams often field offers near the deadline. That puts Spytek in a tough spot, because he must decide whether the price tag on a Maxx Crosby trade could outweigh his impact on the field.Crosby has also been vocal about the slide, and his words say plenty.Crosby addresses Raiders’ losing streak after Rams lossCrosby did not hide his frustration after the Week 7 loss. He spoke bluntly about the slide while questions grew over Kirk Cousins’ place as the starting quarterback, and he rejected any idea of a divided locker room. Maxx Crosby pulled no punches on the Raiders’ slide as Kirk Cousins benching talk heated up.“We’re not playing good enough right now—too many ups and downs, starting slow in the second half for the last couple of weeks,” Crosby told reporters. “We got to find solutions fast; we have another opportunity against the Jets. We all got to look in the mirror and be better.”The noise has not slowed down, with outside voices urging Las Vegas to sell before the deadline. Crosby said he ignores the critics and remains focused on reaching the playoffs, a stance that matches Pelissero’s report. That calm tone stands out given the heat around a franchise that has dropped below .500 for the first time this season.The Raiders (3-4) head to MetLife Stadium on Sunday for Week 8 against the Jets (2-5), who also need a spark, before a Week 9 bye. A win could calm the noise, while another loss would put Spytek’s phone back in focus.More NFL News:‘Has Been Awful’ — Analyst Has Expresses Frustration With Raiders for Sticking With Kirk Cousins Over Fernando MendozaRaiders’ Kirk Cousins Named Surprise Trade Candidate as Calls Mount for Fernando Mendoza TakeoverJeremiah Smith Tops Early 2027 NFL Draft Projection While Arch Manning Misses Top 10Maxx Crosby, Jalen Carter Linked to Blockbuster Trades Ahead of NFL DeadlineThe post Fresh Insight on Maxx Crosby’s Future as Cowboys Interest Lingers appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.