Overview
- Baltimore acquired Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby from Las Vegas for two first-round picks, a move both teams have confirmed.
- Over The Cap estimates the Raiders now hold about $121.7 million in spending power along with multiple additional draft selections.
- Reports indicate Las Vegas plans to release quarterback Geno Smith if no trade is completed before the new league year, following a 2025 season with 17 interceptions.
- League reporting widely expects the Raiders to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall and links the team to targets such as center Tyler Linderbaum and deep threats Alec Pierce or Rashid Shaheed.
- Crosby’s exit tightens the elite edge market and has fueled media speculation about potential blockbuster moves involving Myles Garrett, as several teams with limited cap or draft resources face hurdles in pursuing top talent.