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The Raiders don't plan to trade Crosby (knee), Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Pelissero notes that while other teams have communicated interest in acquiring Crosby, Las Vegas has no intention of trading the star defensive end, who has expressed a desire to remain with the Raiders. Crosby has spent his entire career with the franchise after being drafted by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and he's accumulated 63.5 career regular-season sacks, including 4.0 this season. Though Crosby left this past Sunday's game against Kansas City in the second quarter due to a knee issue, he's not dealing with a major injury and, "should be okay moving forward," per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Conner tallied two tackles (one solo) during the Chiefs' 31-0 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

Conner played just 26 defensive snaps in Week 7, however, that led all Kansas City defenders as the Chiefs pulled their starters for the fourth quarter, and his two stops were his lowest since Week 9 of the 2024 season against the Buccaneers (one). The 2023 fourth-rounder is up to 53 tackles through seven regular-season games, which is second most on the Chiefs behind linebacker Nick Bolton (55).

Winters totaled three tackles (all solo) in Sunday's 20-10 win against Atlanta.

Winters' tackle total was his lowest of the campaign, but he continued to play a prominent role on defense, logging 100 percent of San Francisco's defensive snaps for the sixth time through seven games. The third-year linebacker has tallied 43 tackles and three defensed passes on the season.

Lassiter logged 10 tackles (seven solo) and a pass defense during the Texans' 27-19 loss to the Seahawks on Monday.

Lassiter played 69 of 72 defensive snaps (95.8 percent) and finished Monday's game as the second-leading tackler behind Ernest Jones (11). Lassiter's 10 stops were a career high, and he has logged at least five tackles in five of the first six games of the regular season. The 2024 second-rounder is up to 38 tackles on the year and is well on pace to surpass his total from his rookie campaign (58 tackles over 14 regular-season games).

Okada compiled nine tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Seahawks' 27-19 win over the Texans on Monday.

Okada was one of four Seahawks players to play all 76 defensive snaps in Monday's win. He recorded the first solo sack of his three-year NFL career late in the third quarter, when he came on a blitz to take down C.J. Stroud for an eight-yard loss, which resulted in the Texans punting the ball on the next play. Okada has started in four of the Seahawks' last five games, but he would likely revert to rotational role in the secondary and as a contributor on special teams following the Week 8 bye if Julian Love (hamstring) is able to play in Week 9 against the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Graham recorded four tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 20-10 loss at San Francisco.

Finally back in playing shape off of a calf injury that landed him on injured reserve prior to Week 1, Graham was given a notable role on the defensive line right off the bat Sunday, playing 29 of the Falcons' 66 defensive snaps. He'll be trying to earn an even more favorable snap share in a Week 8 matchup versus the Dolphins.

Jones tallied 11 tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Seahawks' 27-19 win over the Texans on Monday.

Jones made his impact felt on the Seahawks' second defensive play of the second half, when he picked off C.J. Stroud on a deep pass intended for Nico Collins, which led to a 26-yard field goal from Jason Myers eight plays later. Jones also had a 12-yard solo sack on Stroud early in the second quarter that was negated by a penalty. Jones played every single defensive snap for the sixth time this season and led both teams in tackles Monday. He's up to 59 stops through seven regular-season games, which is tied for 11th most in the NFL.

Mustapha tallied six tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 20-10 win over the Falcons.

After beginning the campaign on IR, Mustapha returned in Week 6 and logged a 38 percent snap share. The second-year safety's workload jumped significantly in Week 7, as Mustapha was on the field for 69 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps. David Lombardi of SFStandard.com suggests that Mustapha will ultimately be a regular starter while Sigle, Pinnock and Ji'Ayir Brown -- who played every defensive snap Sunday -- contend for the No. 2 spot.

Alford recorded one tackle (one solo) during Sunday's 20-10 loss at San Francisco.

The 49ers ran the ball on 59 percent of their offensive snaps in Week 7, so Alford was only on the field for 22 plays on defense, limiting his opportunities. With a pass-dependent Dolphins attack on tap for Week 8, Alford is set up nicely for a bounce-back game.

Sigle recorded two tackles (one solo) while playing just 31 percent of San Francisco's defensive snaps in Sunday's 20-10 win over Atlanta.

Sigle played every one of San Francisco's defensive snaps from Week 1 to Week 5, but he dipped to a 62 percent share upon the return of Malik Mustapha from IR in Week 6 versus Tampa Bay. The rookie safety's defensive snap share then dropped to 31 percent Sunday, with Mustapha at 69 percent and Jason Pinnock at 35 percent. David Lombardi of SFStandard.com suggests that Mustapha will ultimately be a regular starter while Sigle, Pinnock and Ji'Ayir Brown -- who played every defensive snap Sunday -- contend for the No. 2 spot.