Panthers making a Maxx Crosby move would disrupt rebuild timeline

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesTension 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…