Raiders will not trade Maxx Crosby before the trade deadline

The Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday told defensive end Maxx Crosby they are not planning to trade him ahead of the November 4 NFL trade deadline, according to team and league sources, pushing back against reports that the Dallas Cowboys and other teams had made inquiries. The meeting came days after the Raiders were shut out 31-0 by the Kansas City Chiefs on October 19 and as Las Vegas prepares to enter a bye week with a 2-5 record.

Raiders officials made the stance clear in a face-to-face meeting with Crosby, sources said, and the player has signaled he wants to remain part of the franchise’s long-term effort to win. Crosby, who left the Chiefs game early with a knee issue, posted to social media this week promoting a charity event and thanking fans, language teammates interpreted as a sign he intends to stay. Team medical and league sources described the knee issue as precautionary and not expected to be serious; the bye week will provide extra time for evaluation and recovery.

The trade chatter began after a report that the Cowboys had asked about Crosby, a four-time Pro Bowler and one of the league’s premier edge rushers. League observers say multiple teams have interest in...