The new year for the NFL doesn’t officially start until March 11, but the rumor mill is already in full swing. Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is one name that has gotten plenty of attention. He’s in the second year of the deal he signed with the Raiders last offseason, and if they choose to make him available, he would garner plenty of interest from the rest of the league.

Crosby finished with 10 sacks in 15 games last season, and he earned his fifth straight Pro Bowl selection. He graded out as PFF’s 15th-best edge rusher, and he finished inside the top four at the position in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

However, Crosby’s latest season with the Raiders didn’t end on the best of terms. He was not happy about getting shut down for the final two games of the year, despite the fact that he needed surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

What Are The Odds Maxx Crosby Gets Traded To A New Team?

With the Raiders at the start of a potentially long rebuild, it makes sense for Crosby to be on the market. DraftKings has released odds on who he will play for next season, with a few squads emerging as early favorites:

Let’s dive into some of the frontrunners and try to identify some betting value.

Best Bets For Maxx Crosby's Next Team

Chicago Bears (+180)

The Bears have been heavily linked to Crosby in recent days, and the fit makes a lot of sense. The team has the benefit of a rookie quarterback in Caleb Williams, and paying your QB well below market rate means they have the luxury of loading up elsewhere. The recent trade of DJ Moore, the release of Tremaine Edmunds and the retirement of Drew Dalman have opened up an additional $44M in cap space for Chicago, and fortifying the pass rush should be one of their top priorities.

Montez Sweat led the team with 10 sacks last season, but no one else on the roster had more than six. Only four players had more than 1.5 sacks for Chicago, so they have a clear need in that department. Overall, they ranked 25th in PFF team pass rush grade, and they were 31st in ESPN’s Pass Rush Win Rate.

The Raiders are reportedly looking for a similar return to what the Cowboys got in exchange for Micah Parsons in exchange for Crosby. They’re reportedly asking for two first-round picks and a player, and it remains to be seen if the Bears can and will meet that asking price.

The Bears do have all of their draft picks available in the upcoming NFL Draft, and with Williams due for a pay raise in 2028, the time to strike is now. If Crosby does end up changing teams, Chicago makes as much sense as anyone.

Las Vegas Raiders (+225)

Of course, the Raiders don’t necessarily have to trade Crosby. He’s still under contract for two more years, and he is clearly a competitor. The fact that he was so angry about sitting out two games after being eliminated from playoff contention last season makes it hard to believe he’s willing to hold out an entire season. If no one is willing to meet the Raiders’ lofty asking price, he could very well take the field in Las Vegas once again next season.

However, that route just doesn’t make a ton of sense. The Raiders will almost certainly be starting a rookie quarterback in 2026-27, and there’s no reason to think they’re going to contend anytime soon. Cashing in Crosby while his value is at its highest seems like their best option.

Add it all up, and I’m looking elsewhere in the betting market.

Philadelphia Eagles (+250)

While the Bears are the current favorites, it’s far from a certainty that he ends up in Chicago. NFL Insider Adam Schefter recently said on a local radio show that the Bears are “not in the driver’s seat” for Crosby.

If that’s the case, don’t discount the Eagles’ ability to swoop in and get their guy. The Eagles don’t currently have the cap space to add Crosby to their roster, but GM Howie Roseman is a master at finagling the financials to add premier talent to his team. If A.J. Brown is traded, that alone would free up more than $23M in cap space.

The Eagles won the Super Bowl two years ago, but they were a clear disappointment in 2025-26. That said, the offense was the bigger culprit for their struggles. They still ranked fifth in points per game allowed, but they slipped to 19th in points and 24th in yards offensively.

With that in mind, does it make sense to dump the majority of their cap space into an edge rusher? They were already sixth in PFF pass rush grade last season. While Crosby would represent a clear upgrade on the edge, it’s hard to say that would cure whatever ailed them last season.

Dallas Cowboys (+350)

This might be the most intriguing fit, both from an odds and asset standpoint. The Cowboys snagged two extra first-round picks by trading Parsons, and while they already sent one out for Quinnen Williams, they can use the other in a trade for Crosby. Their defense showed massive signs of improvement down the stretch with Williams in the fold, and adding Crosby would give them another blue-chip player.

The big issue for Dallas is its salary cap. They were able to free up $66M by restructuring the deals for Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Smith, but that still doesn’t give them a ton of flexibility.
The Cowboys do have some other avenues they can explore. Signing George Pickens to a long-term deal could give them some added space for 2026-27, as would restructuring deals for guys like Williams, Kenny Clark and Osa Odighizua.

One thing that is clear is that Jerry Jones wants to compete. Expect him to do everything possible to open up some additional salary, and adding Crosby would give the team a significant boost on the defensive end. The Cowboys’ offense was good enough to win last season, ranking seventh in points and second in yards per game, and adding Crosby could make them legit contenders.

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