Eliot Wolf refutes report that suggested Tom Brady may have kept Patriots from getting Maxx Crosby

"I'd be surprised if that was true. I have a really good relationship with John Spytek, the Raiders general manager. We speak about a variety of things, and that's never been a thing."

"No way Tom [Brady] was sending Maxx to [Mike] Vrabel."

"The Patriots, who struggled to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks last season, have been mentioned throughout this offseason as a potential fit for the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end. With Milton Williams and Christian Barmore in place, New England's run-stuffing defensive front could be taken to another level with an elite pass-rusher like Crosby."

Rumors circulated that Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, may have prevented Maxx Crosby from joining the Patriots during free agency. An unnamed source quoted by ESPN suggested Brady opposed sending Crosby to New England, potentially to avoid strengthening a division rival. Patriots executive vice president Eliot Wolf dismissed these claims, stating he maintains a strong relationship with Raiders general manager John Spytek and such matters have never been discussed between them. The Raiders initially traded Crosby to the Ravens, but that deal fell apart due to medical concerns. The Patriots, seeking defensive help after struggling with pass rush last season, had been considered a potential destination for the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end.

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