San Francisco, October 2025

The San Francisco 49ers are truly entering “desperation mode.” With their defense losing its signature strength due to injuries to Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, the Bay Area team has decided to make a massive offer to acquire defensive star Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders – a deal that many experts describe as “too tempting to turn down.”

According to sources from ClutchPoints, the 49ers’ proposal includes two first-round picks (2026 and 2027), a third-round pick in 2026, and two promising young defensive players, Alfred Collins and Nick Martin. In return, San Francisco wants Maxx Crosby, who remains the sole pillar of the Raiders’ defense and one of the most feared pass rushers in the NFL.

This season, despite the Raiders’ 2–5 record, Crosby has recorded 4 sacks and 10 tackles for loss in just 7 games. He is the rare bright spot in a team in crisis and has been the “soul” of the Las Vegas defense for years. However, with the team in a rebuilding phase, the Raiders may accept a trade if they receive sufficient value – and the 49ers’ offer is truly forcing the front office to seriously reconsider.

On the San Francisco side, the pressure is immense. After 8 games, they have only 9 sacks – the lowest in the NFL, and their pressure rate is just 21.3%. The absence of Nick Bosa has stripped the defense of its identity, and head coach Kyle Shanahan knows that the team’s “championship window” is slowly closing as key veterans like Trent Williams and Christian McCaffrey enter the final stages of their peak careers.

If the deal goes through, Crosby would immediately become a cornerstone in the system of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, recreating the image of a destructive defense that once made every opponent fear them.

Star George Kittle shared his excitement when asked about the rumor:

“If Maxx (Crosby) comes here, it’ll be a nightmare for any offensive line,” Kittle said after practice. “I’ve always respected the way he fights – fierce, relentless, and never backs down. If I get the chance to fight alongside him in red and gold, I believe the 49ers will return to their rightful place.”

With this aggressive move, the San Francisco 49ers are showing they are willing to do whatever it takes to get back into the Super Bowl race, and Maxx Crosby may be the missing piece to make that dream a reality.