Since the Raiders-Ravens Maxx Crosby trade fell through, expectations have turned to Crosby remaining in Las Vegas. Interest from other suitors could of course emerge, however.
One team to watch in that regard could be the Patriots. New England is open to making notable trades deep into the 2026 offseason, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe confirms. One such move could be an A.J. Brown trade, something a majority of PFR’s readers believe will indeed take place after June 1.
The Patriots remain the most popular presumed landing spot for Brown in the event he is dealt from the Eagles. Regardless of what happens on that front, Volin points to Crosby as a potential New England trade target. A trade for two first-round picks was agreed to with Baltimore before a failed physical nixed the deal. Concerns were raised about the long-term health outlook of his surgically-repaired knee, something which will no doubt lower the value of any trade worked out in the future. Especially given the discounted price of a future Crosby acquisition, Volin writes a Patriots pursuit would not come as a surprise.
New England managed just 35 sacks during the 2025 season, so upgrading the pass rush represented a clear goal entering the new league year. The team has not been busy through free agency so far, though, and as expected K’Lavon Chaisson departed on the open market. That leaves the edge as an area of need entering the draft for the reigning AFC champions. Acquiring Crosby – a Pro Bowler in each of the past five years, including the one full campaign in which Pats OC Josh McDaniels was Vegas’ head coach – would certainly provide a boost in the pass rush department.
The 28-year-old is under contract through 2029. Crosby is owed $30MM in salary for the upcoming season, and his $29MM in base compensation for 2027 has already vested. A major financial commitment would thus be needed for the Patriots or any other team in addition to the draft capital to swing an agreement with Vegas. The Raiders have issued a stance against further trades in Crosby’s case, but it remains to be seen if that will hold throughout the course of the offseason.
New England is still in a strong position with respect to cap space after entering the new league year with plenty of spending power. Part of the team’s financial planning will obviously be dependent on a Brown trade being finalized later on, but it will be interesting to see if the Patriots also check in regarding a Crosby move.
He not going anywhere there not going to take a 31 pick for max stop posting stupid stuff he’s raider for life
So never winning a Superbowl is what you’re saying
I think you meant never PLAYING in a Super Bowl.
That too
Insane logic
“They’re”
Should probably mention the signing of Dre’Mont Jones if youre going to discuss what they didnt do in FA, and who departed.
With that said, Id much rather make a trade for Crosby than AJ Brown. Crosby is a legitimate difference maker. It would depend on the cost though, of course. The Patriots have too many holes and too many looming needs next off season to trade multiple 1’s for him.