Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Maxx Crosby trade to the Bears still a possibility?
According to Adam Schefter, the Crosby situation is still very much up in the air. If the Raiders get off to another poor start, there is a strong possibility the team moves him at the trade deadline, with the Bears being one of two teams to watch.
Why did the Baltimore Ravens trade for Maxx Crosby fall apart?
Baltimore rescinded the trade on a failed physical technicality and then signed Trey Hendrickson instead. Crosby landed back in Las Vegas and initially declared his intention to stay with the Raiders.
How many first-round picks would the Bears give up for Maxx Crosby?
Bears GM Ryan Poles has consistently been unwilling to give up two first-round picks for Crosby, which is what Baltimore had offered. The most Poles would likely agree to is a first-round pick plus a third or fourth-round pick.
Do the Bears have enough salary cap space to trade for Maxx Crosby?
Currently Chicago ranks near the bottom of the league with only about $8 million in cap space, while Crosby carries a $35 million cap hit this season. The Bears would need to do serious restructuring of their books to make a deal work.
When would a potential Maxx Crosby trade to the Bears happen?
Schefter expects Crosby's name to resurface around the October 31st trade deadline rather than during the summer. If Las Vegas reaches that deadline at 1-6 or 2-5, Crosby may give the Raiders a green light to reopen trade talks.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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