Maxx Crosby calls himself 'Raider for Life' in emotional video after trade

The former Raiders star posted a nearly 13-minute video thanking fans and teammates a day after the team agreed to trade him to the Baltimore Ravens.

Mar. 7, 2026 at 11:48pm

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Maxx Crosby, a former star defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, posted an emotional 13-minute video expressing his love for the Raiders organization and fanbase after being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. Crosby, who has spent his entire 7-year NFL career with the Raiders, said he will always bleed 'silver and black' and hopes to one day retire as a Raider. Despite the team's struggles during his tenure, Crosby said he gave everything he had to try and bring a championship to the Raiders.

Why it matters

Crosby was one of the most popular and productive players for the Raiders in recent years, so his departure is a significant loss for the franchise and its fanbase. The trade also highlights the challenges the Raiders have faced in building a consistent winner, despite having talented individual players like Crosby. The emotional video provides insight into Crosby's mindset and his deep connection to the Raiders organization.

The details

Crosby was traded to the Baltimore Ravens just a day before he posted the nearly 13-minute farewell video. In the video, Crosby expressed his desire to one day retire as a Raider, saying 'I bleed silver and black' and 'I'm a Raider for life.' He thanked numerous teammates and staff members, and acknowledged that he felt he let the Raiders' fanbase down by not being able to help the team win a championship during his tenure. Crosby said the trade was not something he predicted or saw coming, but that he is excited for the 'next chapter' with the Ravens.

  • Crosby posted the 13-minute farewell video on Sunday, March 7, 2026.
  • Crosby was traded to the Baltimore Ravens the day before he posted the video.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A former star defensive end who spent his entire 7-year NFL career with the Las Vegas Raiders before being traded to the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens

The NFL team that acquired Maxx Crosby in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL team that drafted Maxx Crosby out of Eastern Michigan in the 4th round in 2019 and traded him to the Baltimore Ravens in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I bleed silver and black. That will never change, and I'm a Raider for life. I truly want to finish in a Raiders jersey when it's all said and done, whenever that time comes.”

— Maxx Crosby

“Ever since I got here, I've had one goal and one mission, to become the best version of myself and 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.”

— Maxx Crosby

What’s next

Crosby will now join the Baltimore Ravens and look to help them win a championship, while the Raiders will need to find a way to replace his production on the defensive line.

The takeaway

Maxx Crosby's emotional farewell video highlights the strong connection players can develop with a franchise, even when the team struggles to win. Despite the Raiders' lack of success during his tenure, Crosby remained devoted to the organization and its fanbase, underscoring the enduring power of team loyalty in professional sports.