NFL Trade Rumor: New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers emerge as top landing spots for $106.5M Las Vegas Raiders' star
The Las Vegas Raiders’ star player Maxx Crosby has been a regular name concerning trade rumors ever since his trade to the Baltimore Ravens failed reportedly because of a physical test. Amid all the mess, it seems the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers have emerged as potential landing spots for Maxx Crosby, ahead of the new season.CategoryDetailsPlayerMaxx CrosbyCurrent TeamLas Vegas RaidersRumored TeamsSan Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago BearsContract Status3 Years Remaining (UFA in 2029)Salary Cap Hit (New Team)$30.7 Million base salary (Can be structured down to $7.73 Million)Trade LikelihoodModerate to High (Raiders open to a rebuild under John Spytek)Latest Insider UpdateNew England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers have emerged as potential landing spotsPotential ReturnTwo 1st-round draft picks plus an established starter or young player [yahoo.com].Which teams are interested in Maxx Crosby?In the last few weeks, a number of rival teams have been linked to the Las Vegas Raiders’ popular star, Maxx Crosby.As per NFL insiders, it seems the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers could be making a move for him.What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?A few hours ago, Matt Burke of complex sports noted in a recent report, “ESPN insider Dan Graziano mentioned the Patriots as a team that will likely have interest in a Crosby trade over the course of the next few months.
New England has an obvious need at edge rusher after losing K’Lavon Chaisson to the Washington Commanders in free agency. Chaisson recorded 10.5 sacks last season, including the playoffs.”Matt Burke of Complex Sports added, “The 49ers continue to be linked to Crosby, given their need for an edge rusher.
San Francisco also has the most salary cap space in the NFL at the moment at just over $70 million.”Contract details and salary cap implicationsFor the Las Vegas Raiders, trading Maxx Crosby will instantly clear his $30 million salary from the team's books.But the team would be hit with a $5.3 million dead cap hit in prorated bonuses.How will the trade impact the teams?For the San Francisco 49ers, trading for Maxx Crosby seems affordable since the team has a whopping $72 million in open cap space.
The star player will also be an impactful addition to the team as he could create a reliable pass rushing duo opposite Nick Bosa.For the New England Patriots, trading for Maxx Crosby remains affordable as he could be the defender that fixes the team’s weak pass rush.But nothing has been confirmed yet by either of the teams as Maxx Crosby remains in the Las Vegas Raiders.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates.
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