Some Detroit Lions fans may have allowed their hopes with regards to a Maxx Crosby trade to rise somewhat after the star edge-rusher took to social media over the weekend with a one-word message that appeared to confuse most of those who responded to it.
Crosby took to X and wrote: “BANGGGGGGGGGGG,” in all capital letters.
Several of Crosby’s followers had questions for him in the comments section following the post.
“Traded again?” one person wrote.
“Add an extra ‘bang,’ then proceed to joining the Niner gang…” another person added.
“It seems that he’s trolling us 😭😭😭😭,” a third fan added.
Maxx Crosby Trade Conversations Aren’t Dead, According to Insiders
Whatever Crosby meant, he did not explain it in the two hours after making the post. However, Detroit fans have some call to hope that a Crosby deal could still be in the works.
Multiple reports linked the Lions to interest in Crosby prior to the Las Vegas Raiders sending him to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round draft picks. The chances have dipped since Baltimore rescinded its offer and killed the deal for Crosby, citing a failed physical related to a 2025 knee injury and surgery.
However, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported last week that Crosby could still be on the move.
“Everybody seems like they’re in a good spot, but since [the Raiders] already looked at trading, they’re open to that possibility, potentially, if the right offer would come,” Fowler explained. “We’re looking at timelines here. Now is gonna be a little slow, but you get closer to the draft, perhaps trade offers will heat up, or even maybe closer to the season. But right now, he’s a Raider, and that’s expected for at least a little while.”
Lions Have Already Inked Replacement for Al-Quadin Muhammad to Play Across From Aidan Hutchinson
The Lions lost Al-Quadin Muhammad in free agency following a career year, in which he produced 11 sacks.
However, Detroit has since replaced him with former Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers edge-rusher DJ Wonnum. The addition of Wonnum makes it less likely that Detroit will trade major draft capital for Crosby.
That said, the Lions could take a Super Bowl swing, which was the logic behind analysts suggesting a Crosby deal in the first place.
Detroit missed the playoffs in 2025 after two consecutive NFC North Division championships. However, Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus still slotted the Lions in as the No. 6-rated team in his most recent power rankings last week.
Despite coming up short of a playoff berth in 2025, the Lions were incredibly efficient, ranking fifth in the NFL in both PFF team offensive (82.8) and defensive (81.9) grading. Although they weren’t terribly active on the open market, Detroit maintains a strong core of talent.
It starts in the trenches, buoyed by PFF’s Protector of the Year, Penei Sewell, and fourth-highest-graded edge defender Aidan Hutchinson. They also boast elite skill players in Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, giving the Lions one of the most dangerous rosters in football.