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Maxx Crosby Told Dianna Russini Personally That He Wants to Play for Mike Vrabel

Maxx Crosby, frustrated by the Raiders' handling of his injury and team direction, seeks to join Patriots coach Mike Vrabel to pursue winning opportunities.

  • On February 4, 2026, Dianna Russini said Maxx Crosby wants to play for Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, amid trade speculation with the Raiders.
  • Following a Raiders injury reserve decision late in the season, Maxx Crosby left the team facility upset, fueling trade speculation and expressing no desire for another rebuild.
  • Crosby is under contract through 2029 with a $35.8 million cap hit and recorded 10.0 sacks, 28 tackles for loss, 20 QB hits, and 1 interception in 2025.
  • New England has the cap space to pursue Crosby, but whether they'd put together a package attractive enough to the Raiders is unknown, according to sources.
  • Multiple teams have inquired about Crosby, with at least 20 NFL teams checking availability and FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer predicting a trade before April's NFL draft.
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NFLTradeRumors.co broke the news in on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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