Getty
The Chicago Bears haven’t lost their hopes on getting Las Vegas Raiders edge Maxx Crosby in the fold for the 2026-27 season.
The Chicago Bears are getting a second chance to make a deal for Las Vegas Raiders edge Maxx Crosby and bring him to Illinois, and there’s nothing wrong with second chances.
Crosby’s situation is complicated, but that shouldn’t scare the Bears away. What would scare Chicago away, though, is a deal that’s just too steep to deliver. According to Dianna Russini of the Athletic, the Las Vegas Raiders aren’t budging on their trade demands for trading Crosby, stating, “Teams that are interested in Maxx Crosby believe the Raiders aren’t going to come off their asking price of two first-round picks at this time.”
Well, if you’re one of those people who would love to see Crosby with the Bears, there’s some good news on that front. So, let’s get into the status of Crosby and where he stands.
Maxx Crosby Odds Go to the Las Vegas Raiders and Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are going to be Super Bowl contenders heading into the 2026-27 season, and having an elite edge like Crosby in their squad would only help actualize their dream of getting to the big game.
The oddsmakers in Vegas know what they’re doing, because every time they place a bet, they’re putting money on the line. When it comes to Crosby, according to Action Network, they’re betting on the edge landing with one of two teams: the Raiders or Bears.
On Wednesday, March 11, the odds had Crosby with a 32 percent chance of staying with the Raiders. The next team on the tally was the Bears at 23 percent. The third team is the Cowboys at 19 percent. (These numbers change by the minute, by the way.)
So, the odds are literally in favor of the Raiders and Bears to get Crosby. It won’t be a shocker if he says in Las Vegas, but it’s obvious that the team wants to make a deal to trade him for strong picks in the draft.
During the 2025 NFL regular season, according to NFL research, Crosby recorded 73 total tackles, 10 sacks, 28 tackles for loss and one interception.
Teams Drop Out of the Running for Maxx Crosby
In more good news, teams are dropping out of the race to get Crosby. According to Dianna Russini of the Athletic, the Dallas Cowboys are no longer going to pursue him, and according to Jeff McLane of the Inquirer, via the Philadelphia Eagles Central, that it’s “unlikely” the Eagles will pursue Crosby this time around.
“The Dallas Cowboys are not expected to re-engage in Maxx Crosby trade discussions at this time, a high-ranking source tells The Athletic,” Russini said in a post on X.
“It seems ‘unlikely’ that the Eagles will be willing to meet the Raiders asking price for Maxx Crosby, per Jeff McLane,” Philadelphia Eagles Centra stated on X. But, McLane also said, “Eagles should at least circle back on Maxx Crosby with his value seemingly decreased.”
Now, we wait and see if Ben Johnson and the Bears make a bold move for Crosby. The edge would bolster their lineup, but they have to see if the juice is worth the squeeze.
Anne Erickson is an award-winning reporter for Heavy Sports covering the NFL, NBA and college football. Anne Erickson has years of experience covering the NFL and additional sports, and her work has been published via ESPN, Fox Sports and more. She has interviewed some of the biggest names in sports, including Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Erickson also hosts several podcasts and is a Detroit-based radio host. More about Anne Erickson
More Heavy on Bears
Loading more stories