Tom Brady Reportedly Wouldn't Trade Maxx Crosby To Patriots
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The New England Patriots missed out on a superstar trade target when the Las Vegas Raiders sent Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. Tom Brady reportedly played a role in keeping the dominant pass rusher away from his former team.
Following the blockbuster deal, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler there was "no way" Brady, a Raiders minority owner, would have traded Crosby to the Patriots. The seven-time Super Bowl champion allegedly didn't want to send the Pro Bowler to play for ex-teammate Mike Vrabel.
Brady's Raiders instead shipped Crosby to Baltimore for a considerable haul. Las Vegas received the No. 14 pick in next month's NFL Draft and a 2027 first-rounder.
Even if Brady wanted to help the franchise that built him a statue, the Patriots may have struggled to match that package since they pick No. 31 this year. They also weren't the only team to fall short in the Crosby sweepstakes.
Fowler wrote that the Raiders "leveraged the highest bidders" to get the highest return for Crosby. That includes the Dallas Cowboys, who were willing to offer the No. 12 pick, a future second-rounder and a veteran player.
A source within the organization said the Cowboys "loved" Crosby, but they set a firm limit after moving a first- and second-round pick for defensive lineman Quinnen Williams during the 2025 season.
The Chicago Bears also kept tabs on Crosby but weren't considered "major players."
Crosby gives the Ravens a ferocious defender who tallied 69.5 sacks in seven seasons with the Raiders. He's collected at least 20 quarterback hits in five consecutive Pro Bowl campaigns.
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