Raiders offer blunt reasoning to holding onto Maxx Crosby at trade deadline
The Las Vegas Raiders made a high-profile move at the NFL trade deadline, sending veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick. The trade clears the way for rookie Fernando Mendoza to take over as the team’s starting quarterback, a shift that had been anticipated after Cousins struggled in Week 9.
While Cousins’ departure dominated the headlines, another defensive standout, Maxx Crosby, also drew speculation about his future with the Raiders. Despite the trade buzz surrounding Crosby, the team ultimately chose to retain him, signaling confidence in his role alongside the emerging Mendoza-led offense.
The move marks a pivotal moment for the Raiders, who now look to build momentum around their first-round pick as they transition into a new era under a younger quarterback.
