**Maxx Crosby saga & Garrett trade smoke — Raiders retain, Pats top suitor + DT fits, Bears/Cowboys/Jets/Giants 'LOCK' Garrett/Reese/Styles mega-trade buzz**
Key Questions
Why did the Raiders retain Maxx Crosby?
The Raiders retained Crosby after his knee physical failed in a potential trade with the Ravens.
Who is the top suitor for Maxx Crosby now?
The New England Patriots are the top suitor for Crosby in trade talks with the Raiders following the Ravens deal falling through.
What DT fits are mentioned for the Patriots?
DT fits for the Patriots include Miller and McDonald, as part of reinforcing the interior line.
What trade buzz involves Garrett and other prospects?
Mocks 'LOCK' Garrett, Reese, Styles in mega-trade buzz for teams like Bears, Cowboys, Jets, Giants; Styles LB projected #7 to Cowboys/Jets #2, Jets eyeing Reese/Bailey.
Any other notable trade rumors?
Chiefs-Vikings Greenard $80M trade exploration; Pats Vrabel rumor; Bears DL struggling with $245k cap hell.
Who are some risers in recent mocks?
Risers include Young EDGE, Rodriguez LB, Johnson CB; mocks lock DL/OL/EDGE like Williams, Von, Lawrence, Banks, Young, Proctor, Jacas, Mesidor at #25+.
What is the status of the Maxx Crosby saga?
The saga is developing, with Raiders retaining him but Pats as top trade suitor and ongoing DT/prospect buzz.
Any links between Patriots and Raiders beyond Crosby?
Patriots and Raiders are connected in massive trade rumors, including post-Ravens talks.
Raiders retain Crosby (knee phys fail); Pats-Raiders trade talks post-Ravens + DT fits (Miller/McDonald); Pats Vrabel rumor; Bears DL $245k hell; Chiefs-Vikes Greenard $80M; mocks 'LOCK' Garrett/Williams/Von/Lawrence/Banks/Young/Proctor/Jacas/Mesidor #25+ DL/OL/EDGE; risers Young EDGE/Rodriguez LB/Johnson CB; Styles LB #7/Cowboys/Jets #2; Jets Reese/Bailey.