Raiders Pete Carroll strongly opposes Lions Trade deal for DE Maxx Crosby in exchange for their back up QB Hendon Hooker, but rather offers them another…
In a surprising turn of events, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll has strongly rejected a trade offer from the Detroit Lions that would have sent star defensive end Maxx Crosby to the NFC North team in exchange for their backup quarterback, Hendon Hooker. The trade, which was proposed by the Lions earlier this week, was seen as an effort to bolster their defensive line by acquiring one of the NFL’s top pass rushers, but Carroll has expressed his firm disapproval of the deal.
Sources close to the Raiders have confirmed that Carroll believes Crosby, who has been a cornerstone of the team’s defense, is too vital to the Raiders’ future success to part with, especially for a backup quarterback. Hooker, the second-year player out of Tennessee, has shown promise but is currently behind starter Jared Goff in the Lions’ depth chart, limiting his impact this season.
Instead, Carroll has offered the Lions an alternative proposal: a trade involving a less critical player in exchange for Hooker. While details of the potential trade remain under wraps, insiders suggest that it could involve one of the Raiders’ depth players, potentially a veteran who provides stability but isn’t viewed as a key building block for the team.
The rejection of Crosby for Hooker is likely to spark further discussions between the two franchises, but it’s clear that the Raiders are hesitant to part with their star pass rusher at this time. As both teams continue to assess their rosters, the focus remains on finding a deal that benefits both sides while keeping the future of their key players intact.