Bengals consider trade for Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals are contemplating a substantial trade offer for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby. A former NFL player suggested the Bengals should present two first-round picks to acquire Crosby, who is still available despite previous negotiations not materializing. The Bengals had instead traded a first-round pick to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence and added another edge rusher in free agency. Injuries have already impacted the Bengals' roster, prompting them to reevaluate their defensive line strategy ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Bengals may trade two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby.
- •Crosby remains on the trade market after deal fell through with Ravens.
- •Bengals traded for Dexter Lawrence instead of pursuing Crosby.
- •Injury concerns with edge rusher Shemar Stewart may impact decisions.
- •Bengals had 35 sacks last season, ranking 22nd in the NFL.
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals Told to Give Massive Trade Package to Raiders for Maxx Crosby
"There were a few different obvious things this offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders wanted to trade Maxx Crosby, and the Cincinnati Bengals wanted help along the defensive line and at edge rusher.Despite that, the Bengals and Raiders never came together on a deal. Instead, Cincinnati would send a first-round pick to the New York Giants […] The post Bengals Told to Give Massive Trade Package to Raiders for Maxx Crosby appeared first on HEAVY.
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