Raiders minority owner Richard Seymour delivers bold take on Maxx Crosby's growing trade rumors
Could Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby be the next Raider on the move? After trading wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets last week, the Raiders could be open to trading a few more players.
Crosby was brought up in trade rumors last off-season, and with the Raiders struggling this season at 2-5, his name has popped up again.
Knowing that there are some trade rumors involving Crosby, Raider minority owner and former NFL defensive lineman Richard Seymour spoke with ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter about the rumors. He said the decision ultimately comes down to owner Mark Davis.
"I'll just say this," Seymour said. "I mean, if I'm the Lions, I want to come and get Maxx Crosby too. I mean, why wouldn't they? Right? I think he's the heartbeat of of our team but obviously that that's, that would be Mark Davis's decision, and I don't see him making that decision to trade away Max Crosby.
"I think he's a tremendous player, and, you know, he bleeds silver and black."
From Seymour's stance, it doesn't sound like the Raiders are actively looking out to trade Crosby, but it also doesn't sound like they are ignoring offers or calls.
Maxx Crosby addresses being involved in trade rumors
Maxx Crosby addressed the topic earlier this week with the local media.
“Honestly, it’s crazy, bro," Crosby said. "Last year, there was some trade talk. That’s when I feel like it kind of started, the ‘Send me to Detroit,’ their fan base was all over me. I’m sitting here innocently and just doing what I do.
"I feel like, you know, I have to address it with my teammates. I’m like, ‘I’m not trying to leave.’ I know it’s a fu**ing business. I don’t have 100 percent control of all that, but I’ll say it loud and fu**ing clear: I want to be a Raider.”
Crosby is one of the best edge rushers in football. He's made the Pro Bowl the last three seasons and has been named an All-Pro twice.
This season, Crosby has 23 tackles, 11 QB hits, 10 tackles for a loss, and 6.5 sacks in six games played.