The NFL landscape shifted violently this week as the blockbuster deal that would have sent Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens reportedly collapsed at the eleventh hour. With the bridge to Baltimore seemingly burned and the Raiders in a clear state of transition, the betting markets have reacted with a decisive shift. The question is no longer “Will he be traded?” but rather “Where is the new destination?”
The Raiders Divorce: A 66.7% Certainty?
The most telling number on the board is the -200 price on Crosby not playing for the Las Vegas Raiders next season. In sports betting terms, that implies a 66.7% probability that “Mad Maxx” has played his final snap in the Silver and Black. While Crosby has been the heart and soul of the Vegas defense, the +150 odds for him to stay suggest that the relationship may be beyond repair or that the front office is committed to a total rebuild centered on draft capital.
The Patriots Emergence (+400)
With the Ravens likely out of the picture—reflected by their plummet to 75/1—the New England Patriots (4/1) have surged to the top of the “Next Team” market. New England has the cap space and the desperate need for a culture-setting cornerstone on defense. Pairing Crosby with their young defensive core would be a massive statement of intent for the Jerod Mayo era.
The Mid-Tier Predators: Bears, Browns, and Cowboys
Following closely behind at 5/1 are a trio of defensive-minded suitors. The Chicago Bears are a fascinating play; they have the assets to make a move and the desire to pair Crosby with Montez Sweat to create the league’s most terrifying edge duo. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual “all-in” teams. Dallas, in particular, has a history of making splashy moves for star defenders, and the prospect of Crosby and Micah Parsons on the same defensive line would likely move the Cowboys’ Super Bowl odds overnight.
The “Longshot” Value: Detroit and Miami
If you are looking for a storybook ending, the Detroit Lions (25/1) offer incredible value. Crosby is a Michigan native (Eastern Michigan alum), and his relentless “motor” is the exact archetype Dan Campbell covets. Further down, the Miami Dolphins (75/1) are a massive longshot, but after their Super Bowl odds took a hit earlier this week, a defensive acquisition of this magnitude would be the only way to restore faith in their 2026 campaign.
Will Maxx Crosby play for the Raiders next season?
- No: -200
- Yes: +150
Maxx Crosby Next Team Odds (If not Raiders):
- New England Patriots: 4/1
- Chicago Bears: 5/1
- Cleveland Browns: 5/1
- Dallas Cowboys: 5/1
- Philadelphia Eagles: 7/1
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14/1
- San Francisco 49ers: 18/1
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 20/1
- Washington Commanders: 20/1
- Detroit Lions: 25/1
- New Orleans Saints: 25/1
- New York Jets: 25/1
- Los Angeles Chargers: 28/1
- Buffalo Bills: 33/1
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 33/1
- Arizona Cardinals: 40/1
- Houston Texans: 40/1
- Seattle Seahawks: 40/1
- Tennessee Titans: 40/1
- Cincinnati Bengals: 45/1
- Denver Broncos: 45/1
- New York Giants: 45/1
- Atlanta Falcons: 50/1
- Indianapolis Colts: 50/1
- Minnesota Vikings: 50/1
- Carolina Panthers: 66/1
- Kansas City Chiefs: 66/1
- Los Angeles Rams: 66/1
- Baltimore Ravens: 75/1
- Green Bay Packers: 75/1
- Miami Dolphins: 75/1
