Bears’ potential framework for Maxx Crosby trade revealed

There are growing rumors that the Las Vegas Raiders could be open to trading Maxx Crosby. Even if they are on the fence, teams are likely formulating packages that could convince the team, and one such team could be the Chicago Bears. More NFL: Dallas Cowboys Could Cut Starting Defender This Offseason While it might take a lot for the Raiders to even entertain a trade for Crosby, the potential framework for what the Bears would offer to land the stalwart pass rusher has been revealed. With new head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears turned things around in a big way, ending the 2025 season with an 11-6 record and NFC North division win. Chicago also shocked the NFL by taking down the Green Bay Packers and nearly taking down the Los Angeles Rams on a massive Hail Mary play from Caleb Williams. Simply put, the Bears' offense showed that it can be dynamic with the combination of Johnson and Williams. With an offense that can only get better with time, the defense will likely be a focal point for the 2026 season. The Bears need a strong pass rusher, and their defense could be evolved and anchored with the addition of Crosby. However, the price for such a player will be high. More NFL: Exclusive: Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III on Free Agency, Winning the Super Bowl, More ESPN's Jeremy Fowler put together what a potential deal would be for the Bears to land Crosby if he is truly on the trade block. "Raiders get: WR DJ Moore, 2026 first-round pick (No. 25 overall), 2027 third-round pick "Why this deal makes sense: Like Bill Barnwell's suggested proposal from Monday, I have Moore involved in this Crosby trade with Chicago. The Bears must upgrade a defensive line that tied with the Bengals for last in pass rush win rate last season (28.8%). The presence of Crosby would elevate a team on the cusp of being a contender after reaching the divisional round in coach Ben Johnson's first year with the team. "Moore's departure would allow Chicago to center its future passing game around Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III. They would also save $16.5 million on the cap, helping absorb Crosby's three-year, $106.5 million deal. For Las Vegas, it gets an alpha receiver for projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza and additional draft capital to improve other units," Fowler wrote. Fowler's trade proposal makes sense for several reasons. The first being the exodus of DJ Moore. Moore has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors over the past two seasons, with 2025 being the year that everyone believed it would happen. Moore is also still a dynamic pass catcher who could help sweeten the deal to land Crosby. Also, his being traded would provide the Bears with $16.5 million on the cap, helping to pay for the deal that the Raiders defender recently got in March. Instead of having to hand over two first-round picks, the Bears also only give up their No. 25 in 2026, while throwing in a third-round selection in 2027. That is not a bank-breaking amount of draft capital for a huge impact player like Crosby. It is a fair amount, but not one that would paint either side as doing the "fleecing." There is no telling if the Raiders are truly willing to trade Crosby, but if they do, the Bears will be up against a multitude of teams to land the future Hall of Famer. For more on the Bears and the NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.