Analysts Predict Maxx Crosby Trade To Bears Or Lions

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, analysts are speculating that Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby could be traded to teams in the NFC North. The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions have been identified as potential suitors for the edge rusher.

The conversation around Crosby's future has intensified despite his team publicly stating a preference to keep him under contract through 2029 with significant guaranteed money. While Las Vegas recently explored moving Crosby to Baltimore, speculation now focuses on Chicago and Detroit.

General manager Ryan Poles of the Bears previously confirmed interest in trading for Crosby before shifting their strategy toward another direction. ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell proposed a specific deal involving wide receiver DJ Moore and draft picks as part of a potential move from Las Vegas to Chicago. This scenario aims to bolster the Bears' pass rush, which currently includes Dayo Odeyingbo, Austin Booker, Montez Sweat, and Shemar Turner.

Rumors also circulate regarding other teams like the Dallas Cowboys pursuing Crosby following their recent performance struggles.