49ers interested – The 49ers remain one of several teams interested in trading for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, even as the Raiders weigh the timing after a failed offseason trade attempt tied to a physical. Any move would likely come for premium compensation, wi
For the 49ers, the offseason didn’t bring the kind of defensive jolt they wanted. They watched as the Rams swung for a game-changer, trading for the NFL’s best defensive player, Myles Garrett. But the quiet interest hasn’t gone away.
A source says the 49ers are one of several teams still interested in trading for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby.
That doesn’t mean Crosby is headed out of Las Vegas any time soon. The Raiders tried to trade him to the Ravens this offseason, but that deal fell apart after Crosby failed his physical. The trade was cancelled, a setback that temporarily hurt Crosby’s value.
The Raiders could wait a few months before making another move, using the extra time to show interested teams that Crosby has fully recovered.
If the Raiders do end up trading Crosby, the compensation likely won’t be small. The expectation is a first-round pick and a second-round pick, or a first-round pick and a player. The 49ers can afford that kind of price.
There’s also a clear path for how they could structure an offer. The 49ers could offer a first-rounder and Mykel Williams to the Raiders. Williams was the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. and while he’s coming off a torn ACL. he’s only 21 years old. He was a strong run defender last season. even if he isn’t the same kind of pass rusher that Crosby has been—at least not yet.
If the Raiders would rather take a different return, the 49ers could still adjust. If the Raiders prefer a second-round pick rather than Williams, the trade framework could shift without changing the core price.
The pressure points sit with the Raiders and the calendar. They appear to be in no rush to trade Crosby while he’s injured and his market value is at its lowest. If Crosby plays well this season and the Raiders still struggle, the idea of a deadline trade becomes more plausible.
And if the 49ers don’t act, other NFC contenders such as the Eagles or the Seahawks could.
Crosby’s case for a trade isn’t just reputation—it’s production. The 28-year-old recorded 10 sacks in 15 games with the Raiders last season. Over his seven-year career, he has 69.5 sacks, and those numbers carry extra weight because the Raiders have been losing for most of his career.
He’s also a heavy workload player. Crosby routinely plays 95 percent of the defense’s snaps. Nick Bosa, by comparison, typically plays 75 percent of the defensive snaps.
His value also comes from how he affects different parts of a game: he’s outstanding against the run, and his motor doesn’t stop.
The financial and contract side matters, too. Crosby is signed through 2029, and he’s cheaper than Bosa.
There’s a reason teams are cautious, even with the talent. This past season, Crosby tore his meniscus and had surgery to repair it. Teams are expected to wait and see how he recovers before trading a first-round pick for him.
But if he plays well. and the 49ers start the season hot. the idea of them jumping in doesn’t sound far-fetched. The thinking is simple: Crosby would instantly become the 49ers’ best defensive lineman. and the Raiders—who are already dealing with reduced leverage after a cancelled trade—might be pushed toward a decision if results don’t improve.
And if the 49ers decide not to pull the trigger on this one, they’re not the only team watching. With competitors already positioned in the same conference, Crosby’s next meaningful move may come faster than people expect.
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