Why would the Washington Commanders trade for Maxx Crosby?
Yes, Crosby has been an absolute beast in the NFL. The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end has recorded double-digit sacks in three of his last four NFL seasons. Yes, the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Packers at the beginning of the 2025 season.
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But remember the Cowboys demanded two first-round draft selections for Parsons. The Cowboys also received defensive tackle Kenny Clark, as well. So, while Commanders fans and media were taking turns getting excited, talking about the Commanders trading for Crosby, let’s remind ourselves what the Raiders would demand in return.
Why wouldn’t the Raiders demand two first-round selections for Crosby? Crosby is only 28 years old, and his production has at times been insane, as he led the NFL in back-to-back seasons (2022-2023) in tackles for a loss. In those two seasons, he also accomplished 12.5 and 14.5 quarterback sacks. Can you imagine a Commanders defensive end having compiled 22 and 23 tackles for a loss in consecutive seasons?
However, the Commanders have the No. 7 pick in this next draft. And they have no choices in rounds two and four in this upcoming draft. Why would the Commanders feel they could part ways with two first-round choices right now? They have so many holes in their roster, don’t they need to be thinking more about trading down twice, picking up more draft choices than trading away choices?
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Isn’t it more likely that if the Raiders do trade Crosby in this offseason, he would more likely go to another team that owns more than enough draft capital, unlike the Commanders, who actually need more draft selections to rebuild this very thin roster?
The Commanders as presently constructed posses the following choices for the 2026 NFL Draft:
Crosby to Washington sounds great. It’s just unrealistic.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Should they trade for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby?