Proposed Trade Sends Former No. 2 Pick & Pro Bowler to Raiders

Maxx Crosby is the only member of the Los Vegas Raiders defense with multiple sacks through seven games. The team has had trouble finding a replacement for Chandler Jones, who was released earlier in the season due to non-football-related issues.
The team needs to add a pass rusher if they want to be competitive on defense all season long.Chase Young, the defensive end for the Washington Commanders, is a fascinating player to watch. With 5.0 sacks, the former No. 2 pick is enjoying a successful season. Nevertheless, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, Washington is “actively initiating trade talks” regarding Young.
The Commanders are reportedly seeking a trade involving a defensive end and at least a second-round pick, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Given that he is in his contract year and will probably demand a high salary after the season, Washington might be negotiated down to a third-round selection. The Raiders ought to jump if they could acquire Young for that amount. Despite having experienced injuries throughout his career, the 24-year-old pass rusher has demonstrated significant promise. For that kind of player, a third-round selection is a small price to pay.
Las Vegas Raiders Looking for Pass Rushers
The Raiders are forcing Maxx Crosby to shoulder the lion’s share of the pass rush load. To take some of the pressure off of Crosby, they signed Chandler Jones the previous year and selected Tyree Wilson in the first round this year. Over the last two seasons, that hasn’t been the case as he continues to virtually single-handedly provide the Raiders’ entire pass rush.
Las Vegas is reportedly trying to trade for a defensive end, according to Tashan Reed of The Athetlic.
In a column published on October 25, Reed stated, “Despite Crosby’s outstanding play, the pass rush has been lacking with the interior of the defensive line also struggling to generate pressure.” With only 26th-best pressure percentage, 15 sacks (tied for 18th), and 24 QB hits (last), the Raiders rank last in the NFL. League sources claim that in response, Las Vegas has been looking into the trade market for edge rushers.
Although it is unclear how much of an impact the Raiders hope to make, Crosby would undoubtedly benefit from having a player like Chase Young as a running partner.
Las Vegas Raiders Receiving Trade Calls
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, teams are scouting to see if they would consider being sellers, even though it appears that the Raiders will be buyers at the trade deadline.
In a report published on October 29, Rapoport and Pelissero stated, “The Las Vegas Raiders have had trade calls surrounding wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for weeks, but no deal is imminent.”
“They’ve also gotten calls about two of their best players, Maxx Crosby, the defensive end, and receiver Devin Adams, but they’ve said emphatically no.” Given that he is still only 26 years old, one of the best edge rushers in football, and he signed a three-year contract extension, Crosby in particular could fetch a high price. However, the Raiders haven’t indicated that they’re willing to consider offers.
The Raiders trading away a player other than Hunter Renfrow seems unlikely. The season hasn’t yet seen the team punt.