Maxx Crosby Could Be Traded Before NFL Draft, Expects High Value

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Max Crosby's Expected Departure From the Raiders and Potential NFL Futures

Max Crosby is reportedly finished with the Raiders, as the team has decided to trade him before this year’s NFL draft. The expectations around the trade are high, with potential returns speculated to surpass what the Dallas Cowboys received from the Packers for Micah Parsons—specifically defensive lineman Kenny Clarke and two first-round picks. Despite Crosby being one of the top defensive players in the league, there are concerns about his age as he will be 29 by the start of the season, making him older than Parsons.

The circumstances surrounding Crosby's departure are controversial, especially given the way the Raiders handled his injury at the end of the season. It was reported that the team told him he wouldn’t play to reserve a spot for another player, despite Crosby insisting he was not injured. In defiance, he demonstrated his health by playing basketball publicly.

As for Crosby’s potential new team, opinions vary. While some suggest the San Francisco 49ers or the Green Bay Packers as suitable destinations due to injuries and available salary cap space respectively, others see the New York Jets as a plausible option given their financial flexibility and need for a player of Crosby’s caliber. However, concerns remain about whether Crosby would want to join the Jets considering their recent team performance and lack of immediate championship potential.