Is Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby more within reach for the New England Patriots than Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown in the trade market this offseason?
According to the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed, the Patriots have a more realistic chance of acquiring Crosby via trade than Brown.
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Callahan and Kyed wrote:
”League sources don’t believe the Raiders are serious about trading Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, so negotiations could very well drag into the draft this April. Acquiring Crosby nonetheless feels more realistic than trading for Brown at this time, per one team source, who believes a first-round pick and other lesser assets, including one of the Patriots’ two fourth-round picks, would be fair compensation. The Raiders are reportedly seeking two first-round picks and a player.”
Crosby is among the most accomplished players that has surfaced in trade rumors this offseason. The Missouri native was named a Second-Team All-Pro defensive end in 2021 and 2023. Crosby finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2023. The 28-year-old recorded 10 sacks last season.
The Patriots’ defense helped New England reach the Super Bowl in 2026. Crosby is widely regarded as one of the best defensive ends that the NFL has to offer.
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Brown is a Super Bowl champion from 2025 with the Eagles. His prestige as a wide receiver is predicated on his six seasons with 1,000 receiving yards. He is another former All-Pro honoree that is being shopped in the open market this offseason.
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