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Bills Urged to Trade for $106 Million Edge Rusher Maxx Crosby After Cryptic Post
Posted November 4, 2025
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Raiders' owner Mark Davis shot down the trade rumors surrounding Maxx Crosby
The Buffalo Bills took a pair of big hits to their defensive line, losing two starting players in successive weeks.
The Bills could make a big move to replace them in the hours before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline hits. The Bills have been connected to Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby in the weeks leading up to the deadline, and a cryptic post from Crosby has led to renewed calls for the Bills to give the All-Pro edge rusher a shot.
Bills Back in on Maxx Crosby
Crosby has been considered one of the biggest trade targets at this year’s deadline, though the Raiders have reportedly been guarded about whether they will actually deal him. Crosby sparked some interest on Sunday when he took to social media after a Raiders loss with a cryptic message to fans that could hint at an end to his time there.
“Raider Nation I Love Yall With Everything In My Heart & Soul. Yall Deserve Better. Stay As One, It Will Change,” Crosby wrote in a post on X.
Crosby had just signed a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension with the Raiders in March, but the post led many to believe that he wanted a trade to a new destination and a contending team.
The Bills have a big need on their defensive line after placing defensive tackle Ed Oliver on injured reserve last week and losing edge rusher Michael Hoecht after Sunday’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs. While Oliver has a chance to return from his torn bicep at the start of the playoffs, Hoecht suffered a torn Achilles and is headed to a long recovery.
Reporter Jarrett Bailey of The Sporting News suggested the Bills could make a run at Crosby to fill the void — which would be an especially big addition after Sunday’s win over the Chiefs.
“While the Bills won the game, they’ve won the last five against the Chiefs in the regular season and we all know how it’s ended in January,” Bailey wrote. “Because of this, they shouldn’t remain stagnant ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. If they were hoping to have a star edge rusher become available, one may have.”
Bills general manager Brandon Beane has been known to monitor social media for signs of discontent among potential trade targets. He famously called the Minnesota Vikings in early 2020 after wide receiver Stefon Diggs hinted on social media about wanting a fresh start. Though the Vikings had turned down a trade request the previous year, they gave in and traded to the Bills with the second request.
Bills Could Have Other Targets
While the injuries created a need on the defensive line, the Bills could have other priorities at the trade deadline.
The team has struggled to get consistent production from its wide receiving corps and could seek a new target for quarterback Josh Allen. The Bills reportedly reached out to the Raiders on wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and have been linked to New Orleans Saints pass-catcher Chris Olave as well.
Cowboys pull off Logan Wilson trade after Jerry Jones tease
The Cowboys are finalizing a trade with the Bengals to acquire linebacker Logan Wilson at the trade deadline.
The Dallas Cowboys got embarrassed on Monday Night Football. Dallas lost 27-17 against Arizona in a game where the Cowboys effectively no-showed. But the team just made a move that they hope will stabilize their defense for the rest of the season.
The Cowboys are finalizing a trade to acquire linebacker Logan Wilson from the Bengals, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Dallas sent a seventh-round pick in exchange for Wilson, per ESPN's Dan Graziano.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones briefly teased a potential trade following Monday's ugly loss.
“There is one trade I can do. And I’m leaning towards doing it,” Jones said, referring to the trade deadline. It certainly seems like he was referring to this Wilson trade.
Jones also made it clear that Monday's loss will not influence the team's decisions at the trade deadline.
“Tomorrow does include tonight, for sure,” Jones added.
Wilson is a talented middle linebacker who could factor into Dallas' future plans on defense. The 29-year-old linebacker is under contract through the 2027 season with relatively low cap hits each year.
If Wilson becomes a starter for the Cowboys, this trade could end up looking incredibly smart.
Will Cowboys, Jerry Jones make more trades ahead of the NFL trade deadline?
The Cowboys owner teased plenty of trade deadline fireworks before Monday's game.
Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr. noted on Monday that Jones said the team has “made a trade” and has more coming.
“Jerry Jones said he made a trade and is working on two more for the Cowboys,” Hill wrote on social media.
Reading between the lines, it seems that the Wilson trade is likely the one he already had done. It will be interesting to see if Monday's loss spooks the Cowboys from making further moves.
Oddly enough, this Wilson trade comes just one day after Hill begged the Cowboys to make a move to remain competitive in the NFC playoff race.
“Both Green Bay and Detroit lost today, the Cowboys hopes remain in a parity filled NFC where there is no juggernaut,” Hill wrote. “It’s wide open as it’s ever been. Jerry Jones should make a trade.”
The Cowboys are on their bye week, which gives them some extra time to integrate their new players.
