"Crosby had his eye on the Cowboys, Ravens, and Patriots for weeks. Baltimore makes a gigantic splash! The Patriots' interest in Maxx Crosby was reportedly mutual, making his trade to the Ravens feel worse. In the minutes after the trade was announced, Russini said Crosby had been eyeing a few teams over the past few weeks as trade talks heated up. One of those teams was the Patriots, and we already know how he felt about playing for Vrabel."
"There was plenty of chatter connecting the Patriots to the 5-time Pro Bowler, even after the Raiders revealed their egregious asking price. But that changed when the Ravens pulled off the blockbuster move for Crosby by sending two first-round picks to the Raiders, officially bringing the pass rusher to the AFC North. That was a gutpunch for New England fans, even if the chance of actually trading for Crosby felt like a pipedream."
The Patriots pursued five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby during the 2026 offseason under Mike Vrabel's regime, hoping to make a significant splash in free agency. Despite the Raiders' high asking price, New England remained connected to the pass rusher through trade rumors. However, the Ravens executed a blockbuster trade, sending two first-round picks to acquire Crosby. NFL insider Dianna Russini revealed that Crosby's interest in the Patriots was mutual, as he had been eyeing the Patriots, Ravens, and Cowboys for weeks. This missed opportunity represents a significant setback for New England, particularly given Crosby's apparent willingness to join the team and Vrabel's coaching appeal.
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