Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby bids emotional farewell to Raiders

Crosby says he has one goal in Baltimore: Winning the Super Bowl

Published on Mar. 9, 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 was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday night for two first-round picks, including the No. 14 overall selection in next month's NFL draft. The 28-year-old pass rusher said he has no regrets about his time in Las Vegas, where he wanted to play his entire career, but is now focused on helping the Ravens win a 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 retaining star players long-term, especially when a team is struggling. For the Ravens, adding Crosby is a clear sign they are in win-now mode as they look to boost their pass rush and make a Super Bowl run with quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The details

In the emotional video, Crosby said he gave the Raiders everything he had and has no regrets, but acknowledged his frustration with the team's struggles. He was placed on injured reserve late last season with a knee injury, which he said was difficult for him since he prides himself on never coming off the field. The Raiders will receive two first-round picks from the Ravens in the trade, including the No. 14 overall selection in next month's draft.

  • Crosby was traded to the Ravens on Friday night.
  • The Raiders placed Crosby on injured reserve with two games remaining last season.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher who spent the first seven seasons of his NFL career with the Raiders, including all six in Las Vegas after the franchise moved from Oakland.

John Spytek

The general manager of the 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 (KOB.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 (KOB.com)

What’s next

The Ravens will look to integrate Crosby into their defense as they aim to improve their pass rush and make a Super Bowl run next season.

The takeaway

Crosby's emotional farewell to the Raiders highlights the bittersweet nature of professional sports, where star players often must leave the teams they love in pursuit of championships. His trade to the Ravens signals a new chapter for both organizations as they navigate the challenges of building winning teams in the NFL.