The Detroit Lions are coming off a disappointing season. After winning 15 games in 2024, the Lions failed to make the postseason in 2025. Their struggles brought up many questions about if 2023 was their peak, and if they will ever get that close to reaching the Super Bowl again in the Jared Goff era.
With that in mind, the Lions could get aggressive this offseason and make a trade for a superstar defender. Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby and the franchise are reportedly at odds after he was shut down before the end of the regular season, despite making it known he wanted to play in the team’s final two games.
Because of this, many expect Crosby to be traded this offseason. Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports agrees, and labels the Lions as a potential landing spot. In addition, he projects that it would cost a first and second-round pick to get the trade done.
“Crosby is one of the best pass rushers in the NFL, and we’ve seen that these types of elite talents can fetch quite a haul,” Sullivan writes. “Green Bay sent two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark in exchange for star pass rusher Micah Parsons last summer. Parsons was 26 at the time of the trade, and Crosby will be entering his age-29 season in 2026, so a possible return may come in just under what Dallas received. It’s worth noting that Crosby is signed through 2029, but only has $30 million left in guarantees remaining, which comes in 2026. That means an extension could also be on the horizon for teams looking to acquire him.”
Pairing Aidan Hutchinson with Crosby would give the Lions arguably the best pass rushing duo in the NFL. Considering the pressure they are under after a down year, the hefty trade package would be worth landing a player of Crosby’s caliber.
