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Foxborough, Massachusetts \u2013 4\/11\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

With less than 24 hours until the NFL trade window closes, an earthquake may be forming between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New England Patriots. After the 17-30 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars \u2013 the sixth defeat in eight weeks \u2013 sources from The Athletic and NFL Network reveal that Maxx Crosby, the NFL\u2019s top defensive star, has begun \u201copening the door\u201d to the possibility of leaving the team.<\/p>\n

\"After<\/p>\n

Crosby, 28, has been the heart of the Raiders\u2019 defense for years \u2013 2\u00d7 All-Pro, 4\u00d7 Pro Bowl, and he just recorded 14.5 sacks in the 2024 season. But as the Raiders slump and the locker room gradually loses direction, he is said to be \u201cdeeply disappointed with the team\u2019s direction.\u201d An internal source described Crosby as \u201cwanting to win \u2013 and he knows that won\u2019t come soon in Las Vegas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Immediately, the New England Patriots are seen as the most likely destination. With a 7-2 record, coach Mike Vrabel\u2019s team is solidly in the playoff race and boasts the NFL\u2019s largest salary cap space. According to sources from Sporting News, the Patriots have made an offer that the Raiders \u201ccan hardly refuse\u201d \u2013 including a 2025 first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a promising young defensive player.<\/p>\n

In the post-game press conference after the 24-23 win over the Falcons, Vrabel did not deny the rumors, even flashing a meaningful smile when mentioning Crosby: \u201cI always respect guys like Maxx \u2013 he\u2019s not just good, he has the heart of a warrior. In New England, we always keep the door open for players like that. And if he wants to fight for wins\u2026 he knows where to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

That statement spread quickly on social media, leading experts to believe the Patriots are truly \u201cgoing all in\u201d before the trade deadline on 11\/4 at 4:00 PM ET.<\/p>\n

According to ESPN, the Crosby deal could become the \u201cblockbuster\u201d of the season if completed. The Patriots need one final piece to solidify their defense, while the Raiders \u2013 with a 2-6 start and a murky future \u2013 may be forced to trade their biggest star to rebuild.<\/p>\n

Before the \u201czero hour,\u201d no one knows for sure what will happen, but if Maxx Crosby wears a Patriots jersey, it will be a powerful statement: New England is back \u2013 and this time, they\u2019re here to hunt for titles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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