Tension between Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders has reportedly continued to escalate, fueling growing belief around the league that the All-Pro edge rusher could soon find himself on the trade block.
When an elite player under contract through 2029 suddenly feels even slightly attainable, every team with a pass-rush need has to at least consider the possibility.
That includes the Carolina Panthers.
The question now isn’t whether Crosby would help the Panthers; it’s whether general manager Dan Morgan is willing to break from his draft-first blueprint to make the kind of splash move that would immediately alter the franchise's trajectory.