The Detroit Lions found a star in edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, but have been searching for three seasons to find a competent counterpart to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
They may have a chance to land one this offseason after edge rusher Maxx Crosby reportedly demanded a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders. Though the price would be high for the Lions, one insider broke down what it would take for Detroit to beat out the high competition to land Crosby.
Maxx Crosby Wants Out
Josh Helmer of USA Today’s Lions Wire noted that Crosby is expected to fetch an even higher price than Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons, but suggested it could be worth it to take Detroit’s defense to the next level.
“That’s a hefty potential asking price and one that the Lions might struggle to seriously consider as they weigh what Crosby’s star power would bring against their current cap situation and overall roster needs,” Helmer wrote.
The benefits to landing Crosby are clear despite the high price, Helmer added.
“But, Crosby is a two-time All-Pro, a five-time Pro Bowler and would instantly form the NFL’s top pass-rushing duo when paired with second-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson,” Helmer wrote. “It would fill one of the Lions’ top offseason needsâa proven pass rusher opposite Hutchinsonâwith one of the league’s finest. Plus, Crosby would arrive with four seasons of team control as he inked a three-year, $106.5 million extension with the Raiders in March of last year.”
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