NFL Offseason Trade Rumors Swirl
Speculation over blockbuster trades is intensifying ahead of the NFL scouting combine. Hypothetical deals being discussed include Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby, who is reportedly coveted by multiple teams. There are also ongoing rumors surrounding the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and key decisions facing the Cardinals and Seahawks.
- Any potential trade for Maxx Crosby is complicated by the three-year, $106.5 million extension he signed in March 2025, which included $91.5 million in guaranteed money. For the 2026 season, Crosby carries a significant cap hit of $35.88 million for any team acquiring him. - Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 42, played the 2025 season on a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026. Recent reports suggest a return to the Steelers is unlikely, making his future a central storyline of the offseason. - The Arizona Cardinals face a critical decision on quarterback Kyler Murray before March 15, when $19.5 million of his 2027 salary becomes guaranteed. Under new head coach Mike LaFleur, the team holds the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming draft and must decide whether to build around Murray or move on from the former No. 1 pick. - After winning Super Bowl LX, the Seattle Seahawks' primary offseason focus is on retaining key free agents, including Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III and cornerback Riq Woolen. The team is in a strong position to do so, entering the offseason with the fifth-most available salary cap space in the league. - All team decisions are being made against the backdrop of a rising NFL salary cap, which the league projected to be in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million for the 2026 season.
