Gregg Rosenthal· Feb 12, 2026
Rosenthal doubts the Raiders can get enough value for Max Crosby, expecting a Myles Garrett-style resolution where Crosby stays and gets another raise rather than being traded; he also says Isaiah Likely will rank in his top 50 free agents and expects Likely to sign elsewhere than Baltimore. He also expects a huge volume of trades this offseason and predicts several tight ends (Pat Freiermuth, Cole Kmet, T.J. Hockenson) become available.
“So what it will probably end up with is a similar situation than Myles Garrett where he'll get another one of those raises, he'll get more guaranteed money.”
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- Trade and Signing CallsIsaiah LikelyFeb 12, 2026
Isaiah Likely to move
“my takeaway even more from like what he didn't say just vibes wise, was like he knew his big contract is coming, and it's almost certainly not coming with the Ravens”
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