"It's rare for multiple franchise pass rushers to hit the market, but next week's free agent pool will include some big fish like Trey Hendrickson, Jaelan Phillips, and Odafe Oweh. Add in what draft experts expect to be a deep and potentially fruitful 2026 class, and the Patriots should have options to fill one of their biggest roster needs."
"The name Patriots fans have been most interested in is Maxx Crosby, who remains under contract with the Las Vegas Raiders but wants out. The price for the 28-year-old is expected to be high - potentially in the neighborhood of the Packers' trade for Micah Parsons last summer."
"According to FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz, the Raiders have received legitimate offers for Crosby from multiple teams, but Vegas hasn't yet engaged in a serious back-and-forth. Sources indicate those teams are waiting to hear back from Vegas to initiate further back-and-forth."
The New England Patriots face an advantageous offseason to address their edge defender needs. Multiple franchise pass rushers will enter free agency, including Trey Hendrickson, Jaelan Phillips, and Odafe Oweh. The 2026 draft class is expected to be deep in defensive talent. The Patriots may lose their own pending free agent K'Lavon Chaisson. Maxx Crosby, currently with the Las Vegas Raiders, has emerged as a primary target, though acquiring him would require significant draft capital and salary cap investment comparable to the Packers' Micah Parsons trade. The Raiders have received multiple legitimate offers for Crosby but haven't engaged in serious negotiations yet. With the legal tampering window beginning Monday, clarity on potential trades should emerge soon.
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