Maxx Crosby declined to confirm any trade rumors linking him to the New England Patriots as he continues his recovery. The Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher responded cautiously after speculation arose that he might want to leave the team for a chance to play under Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic sparked the rumors by suggesting Crosby appeared dissatisfied in Las Vegas, claiming the player once expressed interest in joining Vrabel’s squad. However, Crosby maintained a measured tone when discussing these stories during an appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, emphasizing his focus on controlling his own work rather than engaging in public conversations about coaching or personnel changes.
Focusing on Recovery After Knee Surgery
Crosby is currently concentrating on recovering from knee surgery performed last month due to a meniscus injury that ended his regular season prematurely. The five-time Pro Bowler, who wore Raiders gear during the interview, highlighted his commitment to regaining full health and preparing for the upcoming season rather than getting distracted by external chatter.
“I’ve said it over and over again, I’m getting healthy,”
Crosby said.
“I’m in the building every single day … I’m putting in strength work, rehabbing, lifting, getting prepared for next season. That’s all that I care about. So all the noise, it’s news to me sometimes.”
Choosing Silence Over Responding to Rumors
Crosby expressed that reacting to trade rumors often puts him in a difficult position, where anything he says might be misinterpreted or twisted. He prefers to avoid public comments on such matters and instead focuses solely on his actions and preparation.
“Now that I’m quiet, now I got random people making big statements for me,”
Crosby remarked.
“And they’re like, ‘Oh, Maxx must have told them this.’ For me, I just sit back and laugh. Because I know my truth, and when I go to bed at night, I have a smile on my face because I don’t have to explain nothing to nobody.”
“I just try not to address certain things because no matter what, someone is going to pick it apart and make it some way,”
he added.
“I’ll let people do their talking. All I’m about is my actions.”
Implications for Crosby and the Raiders Moving Forward
As Crosby recovers and prepares for the next NFL season, his approach suggests a strong focus on personal health and performance rather than off-field distractions. His measured response to trade talk signals a desire to maintain professionalism despite rumors, which may reduce media speculation about his future with the Raiders. How this will affect team dynamics or potential trades remains to be seen, but for now, Crosby’s priority is returning to the field at full strength.
"I try not to address certain things because no matter what someone is going to pick it apart… I'll let people do their talking, all I'm about is my actions."@colincowherd talks with @Raiders DE @CrosbyMaxx about where he stands with the organization pic.twitter.com/OHF0JnMMDj
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) February 6, 2026
