The Philadelphia Eagles could benefit from adding a dominant pass rusher, and on Thursday, their veteran offensive tackle Lane Johnson stirred excitement among fans with a simple tweet. Johnson posted an eyeball emoji while tagging Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, sparking widespread trade chatter about the Eagles potentially acquiring Crosby.
Johnson’s unexpected tweet came amid a flurry of recent NFL trades, as multiple teams adjusted rosters during the league’s busy trade period. This activity includes the Chicago Bears sending DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets trading Jermaine Johnson II to the Tennessee Titans. Other notable deals saw the Kansas City Chiefs trading cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions dealing David Montgomery to the Houston Texans.
Growing Signs of Raiders’ Willingness to Trade Crosby
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Raiders have become increasingly receptive to offers involving Maxx Crosby. This shift in stance has intensified rumors around Crosby’s availability in the trade market, gathering interest from several teams.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer shared on March 2 that he expects a Crosby trade could happen soon and confirmed the Eagles have shown particular interest. Breer noted that while Crosby has a strong connection to Raiders owner Mark Davis and views himself as a Raider, the Raiders might opt to proceed carefully, avoiding a public “shopping” process for their star player.
“I’d lean toward a Maxx Crosby trade happening, and maybe this week. But there’s going to have to be some needle-threading,”
Breer wrote.
“I don’t think the Raiders want to go through the song-and-dance of shopping him, nor do I believe Crosby wants it advertised that he’s looking for suitors, given his bond with owner Mark Davis, and his view of himself as a Raider. …”
“We should know soon enough which path the Raiders are taking, with teams like Dallas, Chicago, Baltimore, Buffalo, New England, Philadelphia and the Rams keeping tabs on his availability.”
— Albert Breer, NFL Analyst
Trade Rumors Escalate as Followers Watch Closely
Johnson’s brief but pointed tweet has fans wondering if the Eagles are actively pursuing Crosby or simply signaling interest. With the Raiders seemingly open to discussions, and several teams tracking Crosby’s status, the NFL trade market remains highly active and unpredictable.
The Eagles’ potential acquisition of Crosby could bolster their pass rush significantly, a development that would impact team dynamics and playoff aspirations. As teams navigate the complex negotiations ahead, followers will be closely observing the next moves in what promises to be a pivotal trade period for multiple franchises.
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) March 5, 2026
Trades so far this week:
🏈Bears trade WR DJ Moore to the Bills.
🏈Chiefs trade CB Trent McDuffie to the Rams for a 1st (No. 29), a 5th, a 6th, and a 2027 3rd.
🏈Lions trade RB David Montgomery to the Texans for C Juice Scruggs, a 4th, and a 2027 7th.
🏈Texans trade Tytus…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2026
Sources: Teams in the trade market have gotten the sense that the #Raiders are more open to the idea of trading Maxx Crosby, and it’s a situation that is only going to intensify. pic.twitter.com/9dI0HeHdkv
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 5, 2026
