Overview
- SportsBoom’s Jason La Canfora reports Crosby has informed Raiders leadership and other teams through his representatives that he refuses to play for Las Vegas, a claim Crosby has not stated publicly.
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says Crosby had a meniscus repair on Jan. 7, extending recovery into months and making medical clearance before the March 11 start of free agency unlikely.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Raiders have been adamant they do not want to trade Crosby, and any move would require a Micah Parsons–level return or more.
- League interest is described as robust, with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler saying a dozen to 20 teams could inquire and listing contenders such as the Bills, Lions, 49ers, Cowboys and Ravens, with the Buccaneers also floated as a strong fit.
- The tension traces to the Raiders shutting Crosby down in late December, after which Jay Glazer said he believes Crosby has likely played his last snap for the team.