Many analysts say the Bears could pursue Raiders defensive standout Maxx Crosby to fill a major defensive need. Crosby has emerged as one of the NFL\u2019s most talked-about trade candidates this offseason.<\/p>\n
Despite interest from several teams, the 28-year-old is not a free agent and remains under contract with the Raiders. He signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension in March 2025, keeping him under contract until 2029. It made him one of the league\u2019s highest-paid non-quarterbacks. The All-Pro defensive end has spent his entire career with the Raiders since being drafted in 2019.<\/p>\n
Crosby remained one of the NFL’s most productive defensive players despite the Raiders finishing with a 3\u201314 record last season. He recorded 10 sacks, 73 tackles, and 28 tackles for loss. He also had two fumbles and an interception in 15 games. Those performances earned him his fifth straight Pro Bowl nod, despite a knee injury sidelining him late in the season.<\/p>\n
Being benched for the final two games of the season reportedly sparked tensions between Crosby and the Raiders. He strongly opposed the move, insisting he was physically capable of finishing the regular season. According to CBS Sports<\/a>, Crosby\u2019s relationship with the team is strained. Multiple teams, including Chicago, are reportedly interested in him if he becomes available.<\/p>\n Cowherd called on the Bears to pursue a trade for Crosby. Speaking on his program \u201cThe Herd,\u201d he argued that the team\u2019s current lineup situation makes the move both urgent and logical.<\/p>\n \u201cGo for it. Ben Johnson’s an aggressive guy. Ryan Poles is an aggressive GM. Go for it,” Cowherd said. “It’s the number one need: edge pressure. It’s not a roll of the dice.\u201d<\/p>\n The veteran sports broadcaster called it a rare opportunity for an elite talent to become available.<\/p>\n \u201cHe’s an elite player,\u201d he said. \u201c[He] leads the NFL since he entered in tackles for losses. He’s two years younger than Myles Garrett, who was just the defensive player of the year\u2026 You have to strike when the iron is hot.\u201d<\/p>\n Cowherd noted that Dalman\u2019s sudden loss shows how quickly an NFL lineup can fall apart. He added that Chicago must make the most of the final two years of quarterback<\/a> Caleb Williams\u2019 rookie contract before his salary rises.<\/p>\n \u201cDalman, who they just paid a fortune to last year, retired. At 27, he’s like, \u2018Yeah, I’m done.\u2019 Interior O-lineman beat you up physically. I’m done,\u201d Cowherd said. \u201cAnd so the Bears with Caleb Williams were the number one pass-blocking unit and the number seven run-blocking unit, and anchoring that was this great center from the Falcons that they made a deal for a year ago, Drew Dalman. He just retired. And so you only got two years left with Caleb Williams on the rookie deal. He’s going to get expensive real quick.\u201d<\/p>\n “Ben Johnson is an aggressive guy. Ryan Poles is an aggressive GM. Go for it… It’s not a roll of the dice, he’s an elite player.”@colincowherd<\/a> think the Bears should go all-in and trade for Maxx Crosby pic.twitter.com\/qn5VLN8S6r<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Maxx](\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_19649789_168419782_lowres.jpg\")
Colin Cowherd urges Chicago Bears to pursue Maxx Crosby trade amid roster needs<\/h2>\n
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