2026 NFL Trade Rumor: Brock Purdy’s San Francisco 49ers heavily linked to $96M almost Baltimore Ravens edge defender
Why almost? The Las Vegas Raiders had “almost” traded their star edge defender, Maxx Crosby, to the Baltimore Ravens this offseason.But it was canceled due to a failed physical. This does not stop Crosby from wanting out.He is at his prime and, like Myles Garrett, hungry for a Super Bowl. And so, an analyst predicts Crosby’s trade request is not that far.According to Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport, Maxx Crosby could make a big splash with a trade request to the San Francisco 49ers.“Crosby may not be publicly demanding a trade yet, but he wouldn’t be annoyed if he wound up in, say, San Francisco.And that demand may yet come, especially if the Raiders struggle in 2026.”San Francisco 49ers projected edge Maxx Crosby talks about Baltimore Ravens trade reversal As for what Crosby felt about the 2026 trade that almost happened with the Baltimore Ravens.“It’s water under the bridge,” Crosby said.
“It’s a long time ago. A lot of things I learned about what’s going on and what this league can bring.A lot of adversity, a lot of different things you can’t really anticipate. But I’ve been through a lot in my life. It’s nothing to me.I’m here, and I want to be here, and I’m excited to be here. I’ve got a lot of work to do.Everyone knows my love and appreciation for this organization.
That will never change. [The trade is] part of the business.There are a lot of other things that don’t need to be discussed, but ultimately, I’m exactly where I want to be.”Even if he says there are no hard feelings, “it doesn’t mean there aren’t any,” according to Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport.He will turn 29 this August.
And he knows that the Las Vegas Raiders are away at least a year or two from contending for Super Bowl.His time is running out. He may want out. And so, multiple contenders could use Crosby’s services.He recorded 73 combined tackles [45 solo], 10.0 sacks, 6 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 career-first interception in 15 games alone in 2025.As per Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport, Crosby is the most valuable trade chip for the Las Vegas Raiders.He is heavily linked to the Brock Purdy-led San Francisco 49ers.Maxx Crosby could fill in for Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams in San FranciscoAccording to Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon, the San Francisco 49ers could trade for Maxx Crosby in training camp.The San Francisco situation is slow with both edge rushers Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams recovering from torn ACLs.Bosa could start Week 1, but “who knows how much of a factor he can be,” Brad Gagnon wrote.
As for Williams, he is still questionable.But according to The Sporting News’ Horace Shivers, Mykel Williams’ recovery has progressed ahead of schedule.Niners general manager John Lynch said during the offseason that Williams would participate in training camp in some capacity.Rookie minicamp reports suggest he is working through mobility and resistance drills as he recovers from his knee surgery.The Niners are counting on Williams to re-energize San Francisco’s pass rush that was plagued by injuries in the 2025 season.But as per Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon, Williams’ questionable status makes it necessary for the Niners to look for a desperate veteran team with a win-now mode.And that veteran team could be formed by bringing in Maxx Crosby.They have not signed Joey Bosa yet, Nick Bosa’s older brother, but they could bring in another veteran who is still at his prime, someone like Crosby.It makes total sense to trade Crosby to an NFC team that “is ready and trying to win now, needs edge help, and happens to be located in the same region in which Crosby started his NFL career,” as per Brad Gagnon.Maxx Crosby trade rumorsCategoryDetailsPlayer NameMaxx CrosbyCurrent TeamLas Vegas Raiders Trade DestinationsSan Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington CommandersContract StatusUnder contract through the 2029 season, UFA in 2030Contract ValueHe signed a three-year, $106M contract extension, including $91M in guaranteed money, with an average annual salary of $35M in 2025Cap HitIn 2026, he carries a $35M cap hit and a $64M dead cap valueYears Left On The ContractUFA in 2030, 4 years left, according to SpotracGet the latest Sports News and Live updates.
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