Topic / Subject
Jay Glazer saying “I do” think Maxx Crosby is done with the Raiders is fueling fresh trade buzz — with Patriots/Vrabel chatter back in the mix.

TL;DR
This is still a rumor — but it’s the type that catches because it’s tied to a named insider quote and a clean “destination” angle (Crosby-to-Vrabel).

Key Details

• Jay Glazer said “I do” when asked if he thought Maxx Crosby’s time with the Raiders was finished, per FOX Sports’ recap of his Yahoo Sports Daily appearance.
• Per Yahoo Sports, Glazer suggested a trade could happen before the 2026 NFL Draft and noted many teams would make sense as landing spots.
• Dianna Russini said she knows Crosby wants to play for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and that Crosby has told her before, per Yahoo Sports.
• What’s not confirmed: whether the Raiders are actually willing to trade Crosby, whether Crosby has formally asked out, and what a real package would look like.

Breakdown
Maxx Crosby trade rumors aren’t new, but the temperature changes when a big name says the quiet part out loud. FOX Sports recaps Jay Glazer answering “I do” to the idea Crosby is “done” in Las Vegas — and that’s the kind of quote that turns a slow rumor into a full offseason storyline.

Yahoo’s recap adds a key timing detail: Glazer floated the idea that something could happen before the 2026 NFL Draft. That matters because pre-draft trades are where teams can actually move premium picks cleanly and sell the move as part of a reset (or a supercharge).

Then there’s the Patriots/Vrabel thread. Russini says Crosby wants to play for Mike Vrabel and has told her that before. That doesn’t mean a deal is happening — but it creates the easiest headline and the easiest fan logic: elite edge + coach he wants + a team that can decide to swing big.

The reality: none of this is a confirmed “Raiders are shopping him” report. It’s informed talk, not paperwork. The Raiders can hear calls without being motivated sellers.

What We Know

• Glazer publicly said he thinks Crosby is done with the Raiders, per FOX Sports’ recap.
• Glazer discussed pre-draft trade timing as a possibility, per Yahoo Sports.
• Russini has said Crosby wants to play for Vrabel, per Yahoo Sports.

What We Don’t Know

• Whether the Raiders have decided they’re open to trading Crosby.
• Whether Crosby has requested a trade (or privately pushed for one).
• Whether New England is a real, active suitor versus “makes sense on paper.”
• Any confirmed compensation framework (picks/players) tied to real negotiations.

What Would Confirm It

• A credible report that the Raiders are taking calls or setting an asking price.
• Confirmation from multiple reputable reporters that Crosby has requested a trade.
• Pre-draft visit/meeting reports and leaked trade parameters from reliable NFL insiders.

Can This Actually Happen?
Contract/cap reality (high-level): Crosby is a franchise-level edge — if he’s under contract, a trade is structurally possible, but it usually requires a massive commitment from the buyer (assets and long-term plan).
Team incentives: The Raiders would need to believe a reset is smarter than building around him; a buyer would need to believe they’re one star away (or want a culture-setter).
What would need to be true: Real alignment on price, plus Crosby being on board with the destination (and/or the acquiring team being comfortable making him the face of the move).

Would It Even Make Sense?
Scheme fit: Crosby is the type of every-down pressure player most defenses build around.
Depth chart role: Instant centerpiece, instant protection for a secondary (or a young QB) by forcing chaos.
Timeline: This makes the most sense for a team ready to spend resources now, not a team two years away.

Verdict Box
Likelihood: Medium
Why: The sourcing isn’t “random internet,” but it’s still talk — and blockbuster defensive trades only happen when the selling team truly chooses a new direction.

What to Watch Next

• Any report that the Raiders are “listening” rather than just being speculated about.
• Draft-week smoke: if this is real, the noise usually spikes right before picks are on the clock.
• Patriots beat/inssider confirmation that New England is actually exploring it.

Sources

• FOX Sports — Glazer: Maxx Crosby Likely Done with Raiders…
• Yahoo Sports — Maxx Crosby “done” with Raiders…
• Yahoo Sports — Maxx Crosby would love to play for Patriots coach Mike Vrabel…

Comment
If you’re the Raiders, what’s the minimum you’d need to even pick up the phone on a Maxx Crosby trade?