Dolphins Break the League: Waddle Shipped to Vegas in Stunning Blockbuster for Maxx Crosby
Dolphins Break the League: Waddle Shipped to Vegas in Stunning Blockbuster for Maxx Crosby
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — July 15, 2025
In a move that sent shockwaves through the NFL just days before training camp, the Miami Dolphins have pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for WR Jaylen Waddle, a 2026 first-round pick, and a conditional third-rounder.
Sources confirm the deal was finalized late last night after a marathon negotiation session that began over the weekend. Miami had reportedly been aggressively pursuing a game-changing defensive weapon to complement Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb — and they got their man.
Crosby, 27, brings relentless energy and proven production to a Dolphins defense already brimming with talent. But the cost was steep: Jaylen Waddle, a fan favorite and centerpiece of Miami’s offense, now heads west to become the new weapon for rookie QB Michael Penix Jr.
Head coach Mike McDaniel, when reached for comment, offered only a cryptic statement: “This is a league that demands boldness. We’re chasing something bigger.”
Insiders say the trade signals an “all-in” mentality from the Dolphins front office, willing to gamble explosive offense for elite pass rush — and perhaps, a shot at dethroning the Chiefs once and for all.