Maxx Crosby Trade Faces Obstacles as Teams Get Firm Message

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is the subject of trade speculation.

Newsweek - NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported on roadblocks facing teams interested in trading for Crosby.

Heavy NFL - The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions were named in a headline about a firm trade message concerning Crosby.

Heavy NFL - The Dallas Cowboys were described as hoping to acquire Crosby.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Crosby has been part of trade speculation ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - The Raiders are on a four-game losing streak.

Heavy NFL - The article says a Raiders win over the New York Jets, bringing the team to a 4-4 record, could reduce much of the trade speculation.

Newsweek - Pelissero said teams calling about Crosby face two major roadblocks to a potential trade.

Heavy NFL - A headline says a new development has affected the Cowboys’ hopes of acquiring Crosby; the article excerpt does not specify the decision or its details.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Crosby plays for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Heavy NFL - The Raiders were set to face the New York Jets.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Trade speculation was reported ahead of the trade deadline; the excerpt gives no eligible future calendar date for it.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Raiders’ four-game losing streak was cited in connection with speculation about Crosby’s possible trade.

Newsweek - The potential trade could be complicated by two roadblocks, but the excerpt does not identify them.

HOW:

Newsweek - Pelissero’s report concerned teams contacting the Raiders about a potential trade for Crosby.

Maxx Crosby faces trade speculation as the Raiders struggle through four straight losses. Insider Tom Pelissero says two major roadblocks complicate teams’ efforts to acquire the defensive end. Dallas hopes to land Crosby, but a Raiders win over the Jets could ease speculation.