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

The star pass rusher was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in a blockbuster deal.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Maxx Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowler, struggled to hold back his emotions as he said goodbye to Raiders fans in a nearly 13-minute video. Crosby, who spent seven seasons with the Raiders, including all six in Las Vegas after the franchise moved from Oakland, was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in a deal that will see the Raiders receive two first-round picks, including the No. 14 overall selection in next month's NFL draft.

Why it matters

The trade marks the end of Crosby's tenure with the Raiders, a team he had long hoped to play for his entire career. The move also signals a major shift for both franchises, with the Raiders undergoing a rebuild while the Ravens are in a win-now mode with quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The details

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 seasons while playing through numerous injuries. The Ravens hope Crosby will help improve a defense that tied for 28th in the NFL in sacks last season with only 30.

  • Crosby was dealt in a blockbuster trade on Friday night.
  • The trade can't be announced until the NFL's new year starts next week.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher who spent seven seasons with the Raiders, 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 (Video)

“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 (Video)

“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 (Video)

What’s next

The trade can't be officially announced until the NFL's new year starts next week.

The takeaway

Crosby's emotional farewell to Raiders fans highlights the bittersweet nature of professional sports, where star players must sometimes part ways with the teams they've given their all for. His determination to win a Super Bowl with the Ravens, however, suggests he is ready to embrace a new challenge and continue his pursuit of NFL greatness.