According to sources from Adam Schefter, the Buffalo Bills are aggressively pushing their pursuit of Maxx Crosby. This development comes just days before the team begins minicamp.

General manager Brandon Beane delivered strong comments about maintaining maximum flexibility for the roster. Those remarks are being interpreted by observers as a clear signal that the Bills are prepared to make a major move.

The Bills have been linked to Crosby for some time. But this time, the level of seriousness appears to have increased significantly.

Maxx Crosby remains a cornerstone of the Las Vegas Raiders. He signed a three year, 106.5 million dollar contract in 2025. However, the internal situation with the Raiders could open the door for a potential trade.

Crosby is one of the premier defensive ends in the NFL. He possesses relentless pressure on the quarterback and elite run stopping ability.

In his 110 game career, Crosby has recorded 69.5 sacks, 439 tackles, 133 tackles for loss, and 29 pass deflections. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl five consecutive times from 2021 through 2025 and earned Second Team All Pro honors twice.

Beane emphasized that the Bills want to be a team ready to act when opportunities arise. With a projected strong 2027 draft class, Buffalo could use draft capital to acquire a star like Crosby.

Sources indicate the Bills are closely monitoring the Raiders’ situation. If Las Vegas gets off to a disappointing start in the 2026 season, the likelihood of trading Crosby will rise significantly.

Acquiring Crosby would bring Buffalo an elite defensive star. He could immediately elevate the defense under the guidance of head coach Sean McDermott.

That said, the cost of this deal would not be small. In addition to draft picks, the Bills may have to absorb a large portion of Crosby’s current contract salary.

Bills fans are extremely excited about the rumor. Many believe that adding Crosby would bring the team significantly closer to its Super Bowl goal.

For now, the Raiders continue to insist that Crosby is the foundation of their team. However, the NFL world is waiting for further developments in the coming weeks.

Schefter stressed that this is one of the hottest stories in football right now. The Bills are clearly in position to go “all in” if the opportunity becomes feasible.

With a defense searching for more explosive pass rush power and championship ambitions growing stronger, landing Crosby would be a major turning point for Buffalo.