The Seattle Seahawks might be the best team in football right now. They have an electric offense with most of their playmakers under contract for at least a couple of years, and an up-and-coming defense with two budding stars in Nick Emmanwori and Devon Witherspoon.
Then again, even the best things can be improved, and this roster isn't the exception to that rule. According to Over The Cap, the Seahawks will have just over $73 million in available cap space, the sixth-most in the league. As such, there's plenty of wiggle room to make some moves.
That's why they should be all over Maxx Crosby again, just as they were last offseason. This time, Crosby is actually -- reportedly -- willing to leave, and the Las Vegas Raiders may have no choice but to listen to offers. Once John Schneider gets them on the phone, there's just no way they'll turn down what he has to offer.
The Seattle Seahawks have the perfect trade package for Maxx Crosby
NFL insider Jay Glazer, who broke the Crosby news, also said that it would probably take more to get him than what the Green Bay Packers gave up to land Micah Parsons. Considering that, the Seahawks could probably get him by sending the Raiders their 2026 1st-round pick, 2027 1st-round pick, and Derick Hall.
The Packers gave up Rashan Gary and a first-round pick, so adding another first-rounder to the mix, plus a starting-caliber defensive player, should get it done. Of course, losing Hall would be a blow, but replacing him with a top-three pass rusher in the game would make up for that.
As a rotational player, Hall only logged 2.0 sacks this season. Even so, he had 41 pressures, and his Pro Football Focus (subscription required) grade of 73.3 ranked 37th among 115 eligible edge rushers. He's just 24 years old, and he has breakout potential on another team. The Raiders would obviously need plenty of help in the pass-rush, so this should sweeten the deal.
As for what Crosby can bring to the table in Seattle, that's pretty self-explanatory. The Seahawks' pass rush was decent, but they don't have an elite headhunter like him. As a team, Seattle logged 47.0 sacks in the regular season, with no player reaching double digits. Crosby, on the other hand, had 10.0 sacks and 20 QB hits in just 15 games played last season.
Some may argue that giving up two first-round picks for a player they don't need isn't wise business. Also, they have only four draft picks in 2026, so this move would severely hamper their ability to add young and cheap talent to the roster.
Then again, players like Maxx Crosby don't grow in trees, let alone become available every day. He's got Hall of Fame potential, a never-stopping motor, and a drive to win. Half of the league will want him, but the Seahawks are one of the few teams that could actually get him.