The San Francisco 49ers continue to seek edge rushing support. Meanwhile, one young fan has a clear suggestion: Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby. In fact, the spotlight on the Raiders has only increased because of his performance.
In a viral video, a young fan approaches Crosby for a photo and asks him to join the 49ers. This makes his admiration for the Raiders evident as he interacts with their star player.
Crosby, ever the good sport, didn’t dismiss it outright. “I can’t,” he told the kid. “But I still appreciate you doing your homework. But you never know.”
Crosby’s comment, “you never know,” has fueled ongoing trade speculation throughout San Francisco’s offseason. This is especially true among those hoping the Raiders might entertain an offer.
The Crosby trade discussions involving Crosby began in the spring. At that time, Las Vegas agreed to send him to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks. The deal fell through after Crosby failed his physical. This temporarily lowered his trade value and left his future uncertain with the Raiders organization.
It’s unclear if San Francisco is even in the mix for him. However, Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay floated a hypothetical trade sending a 2027 first-round pick and additional Day 2 compensation to Las Vegas for Crosby. This is similar to what the Los Angeles Rams did when the the NFC West rivals landed Myles Garrett this offseason. Furthermore, this mirrors the previous high-profile moves by the Raiders in recent years.
However, some advise caution. NFL insider Albert Breer recently suggested the 49ers wait before trading significant draft capital. He recommends they assess the roster a month or two into the season and reconsider if the Raiders struggle and Crosby remains healthy.
Crosby’s performance underscores his appeal. In 110 career games, the 29-year-old has recorded 439 tackles, 133 tackles for loss, 164 quarterback hits, and 69.5 sacks. He has also earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections—making him one of the most valuable assets for the current Raiders squad.
For now, the young fan will have to settle for Crosby’s parting words: You never know what will happen with the Raiders in the future.
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Eric Butler is a Contributor for Dice City Sports. You can follow him on Instagram and X via @ReportandOpine
