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5 landing spots for Raiders star defender Maxx Crosby originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Las Vegas Raiders may be on the brink of imploding.
Despite it being Antonio Pierce’s first full season at the helm, Las Vegas didn’t have high expectations to compete off the bat, especially with Gardner Minshew and second-year Aidan O’Connell the primary options under center.
Matters worsened when Davante Adams requested a trade, eventually being dealt to the New York Jets after Week 6, where he reunited with former Green Bay Packer teammate Aaron Rodgers.
With Adams cropped out of the picture, the focus moves to Maxx Crosby. Crosby, 27, is the sole star left on the team. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time Second-Team All-Pro is coming off consecutive double-digit sack campaigns (12.5 and 14.5, respectively) with 5.5 already to his name through five games.
Should Crosby, who is under contract until 2026, not stay in Vegas, these teams should make the call, even if the price tag is expensive:
Detroit Lions
This one is a no-brainer. The Lions should be in the market for a marquee edge rusher with Aidan Hutchinson likely out for the season due to a broken tibia. Though head coach Dan Campbell doesn’t want to rule out Hutchinson’s possible return this season, there’s no guarantee it will happen and speculating won’t solve any issues. Crosby would retain the Lions’ status at legitimate NFC contenders while bolstering them further once Hutchinson is healthy.
Washington Commanders
The Commanders are living up to their sleeper status early on, with Jayden Daniels looking more than comfortable as a rookie signal caller. That could persuade the front office to make win-now moves sooner rather than later, especially with the NFC East title being a strong possibility. Like Detroit, Washington is also dealing with defensive line injuries as tackle Jonathan Allen was ruled out for the year with a torn pectoral muscle. Crosby doesn’t plug the same hole, but he’d be a boost to the…
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Publish date : 2024-10-15 22:24:23
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