Raiders’ general manager expects Crosby to stay on the team

Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek revealed he expects star DE Maxx Crosby to be part of the organization for the upcoming season despite the trade speculations.

“Without a doubt,” the Raiders general manager shared today. “Crosby is an elite footballer, and I have been very upfront from the beginning when I got here that I want to work with great players, and that’s why I expect him to stay.”

John claimed he has a great relationship with the defensive end and that they have positive discussions as Maxx is rehabbing from an offseason knee procedure.

The GM, however, didn’t say that the star DE is untradable. Just like the 1^st draft overall selection, he admitted that Las Vegas will always listen to trade offers.

“I learned that in the past, always to listen, and I will work like that in the future,” Spytek said to the reporters.

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Rumors are that Crosby wants to play for a contender and that the Patriots are favorites to land him, as Maxx is a fan of New England’s head coach, Mike Vrabel.

#Raiders GM John Spytek comments on Maxx Crosby, who he anticipates playing for Las Vegas in 2026

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