Maxx Crosby bids emotional farewell to Raiders, eyes Super Bowl with Ravens

Star pass rusher traded to Baltimore after seven seasons in Las Vegas

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Maxx Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowl defensive end, struggled to hold back his emotions as he bid farewell to the Las Vegas Raiders in a nearly 13-minute video. Crosby, who had played for the Raiders since they moved from Oakland, was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in a blockbuster deal that will send two first-round picks to Las Vegas. Despite his long-held desire to play his entire career for the Raiders, Crosby said he is now focused on helping the Ravens win the Super Bowl.

Why it matters

Crosby's departure is a significant loss for the Raiders, who are in the midst of a major rebuild. The trade highlights the challenges of building a consistent winner in the NFL, even for star players like Crosby. For the Ravens, the addition of Crosby provides a major boost to their pass rush as they aim to contend for a championship with quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The details

In the trade, the Raiders will receive the Ravens' first-round pick (No. 14 overall) in the upcoming NFL draft, as well as another future first-rounder. Crosby, 28, had 10 sacks and a career-high 28 tackles for loss last season. He has reached double-digit sacks four times in his seven NFL seasons, all while playing through numerous injuries.

  • Crosby said goodbye to Raiders fans in a nearly 13-minute video on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The trade between the Raiders and Ravens was finalized on Friday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A five-time Pro Bowl defensive end who played for the Raiders for seven seasons, including all six in Las Vegas after the franchise moved from Oakland.

John Spytek

The general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Lamar Jackson

The three-time All-Pro quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.

Jesse Minter

The new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

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What they’re saying

“I gave you all everything I got, and I have no regrets about that. I put everything into trying to win as a Raider. I'm not trying to get emotional already, but it's tough, man. It's been a damn journey.”

— Maxx Crosby (cbsnews.com)

“Ever since I've been here, I've had one goal and one mission and that's to become the best version of myself and help bring a championship back to the Raider organization. I feel like I left everything I had on the table for this team. I've given my heart and soul, and I feel like I let you all down. Ever since Day One, I've wanted to create and build a winner with the Raiders.”

— Maxx Crosby (cbsnews.com)

“I'm going there with one purpose, and that's to help this team get to where it ultimately needs to be and where everybody wants to go, and that's winning the Super Bowl. I know it's going to be very difficult. I know there's no guarantees in this, but I'm going to give everything in my heart and soul to bring a championship to Baltimore.”

— Maxx Crosby (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The Ravens will look to integrate Crosby into their defense as they aim to make a Super Bowl run in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Crosby's emotional farewell to the Raiders underscores the challenges of building a consistent winner in the NFL, even for star players. His trade to the Ravens provides a major boost to Baltimore's pass rush as they seek to capitalize on their championship window with Lamar Jackson.