Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak wants superstar defensive end Maxx Crosby to remain with the franchise amid trade rumors around the player. Earlier this week, reports claimed that the Raiders are asking for two first-round picks and aplayer in exchange for Crosby, who signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension with Las Vegas in the 2025 offseason.
On Wednesday, Kubiak expressed his desire to keep Crosby in Las Vegas.
“It’s a guy that we really want on our team,” Kubiak said. “It’s as simple as that. We want Maxx to be a Raider, and the few interactions that I’ve had with him have been very positive. Really excited about working with Maxx this year.”
Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our NFL Playoff Predictor for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!
Crosby has been with the Raiders since they drafted him in the fourth round in 2019. He has earned five Pro Bowl honors in the past five seasons, establishing himself as one of the finest DE’s in the league.
However, toward the end of last season, Crosby was reported to be furious with the Raiders for placing him on the injured reserve list. He missed the final two games of the 2025 regular season due to a knee injury, despite his desire to play for the team.
ALSO READ: “This guy is a total clown” “Unemployment OTW”: NFL fans rip Aaron Glenn as Jets HC labels play-calling as his “superpower”
ALSO READ: “Mike Evans would hate playing with Brock Purdy”: NFL fans react as 49ers expected to make a move for Bucs WR in free agency
ALSO READ: “Holy overpay” “He’s never played a full season as a starter”: NFL fans stunned by Malik Willis’ projected $30-35 million contract
Klint Kubiak’s Raiders hold the top pick in the 2026 NFL draft
Klint Kubiak’s Raiders have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. They are projected to land Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top selection.
The Raiders finished with a 3-14 record last season, which was the first and only under Pete Carroll.
The Raiders fired Carroll in January and replaced him with Kubiak on Feb. 9.