An NFL superstar could be traded to Philadelphia in the near future.
According to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, the Eagles will be among the top teams in the mix for disgruntled Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby, who reportedly wants to be traded.
“I would put the Eagles in the top three, five, whatever [teams] for Maxx Crosby if and when this thing opens up — and I do believe it’s going to open up,” Garafolo said Friday on The Anthony Gargano show.
The Eagles have a history of offering massive deals for other star edge rushers. According to Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman offered the Cowboys two first-round picks, a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick for Micah Parsons. Philadelphia also reportedly had targeted Browns superstar edge rusher Myles Garrett before he agreed to an extension last offseason.
Crosby would become the Eagles’ best defensive player immediately. He had 10 sacks, 73 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and an interception in 15 games this past season.
If the Eagles add Crosby to their roster, they won’t have as much cap space to pay their young defensive stars.
Since the Eagles have to retool on offense, giving up three draft picks would not be ideal. Roseman needs to decide whether Crosby is worth the trade-off of losing out on other potential stars.