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Raiders Owner Mark Davis Reveals His Role in the Maxx Crosby Trade
Davis says he never wanted to trade Crosby, is glad the star pass rusher is staying with the team.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:41pm
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Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has addressed the failed Maxx Crosby trade and revealed that he never wanted to trade the star defensive end. Davis said he's glad Crosby is staying with the team after the Ravens backed out of a deal to acquire him. Davis praised the work of general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak, and expressed excitement about Las Vegas hosting another Super Bowl in 2029.
Why it matters
Crosby has been the face of the Raiders franchise in recent years, so his potential departure would have been a major shakeup. Davis' comments indicate the team's commitment to keeping their star player and building around him moving forward.
The details
The Raiders had agreed to trade Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks, but the deal fell through when the Ravens cited a failed physical. Davis said he never wanted Crosby to leave in the first place, and is happy the pass rusher is staying in Las Vegas. The owner also praised the work of GM John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak, who have had to navigate some early drama in their tenures.
- The Raiders placed Crosby on Injured Reserve with two games left in the 2025 season.
- Crosby requested a trade after being placed on IR.
- The Raiders agreed to trade Crosby to the Ravens before the deal fell through.
The players
Mark Davis
The owner of the Las Vegas Raiders who revealed he never wanted to trade Maxx Crosby.
Maxx Crosby
The star defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders who was nearly traded to the Baltimore Ravens before the deal fell through.
John Spytek
The general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders who worked with head coach Klint Kubiak on the Maxx Crosby trade situation.
Klint Kubiak
The head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders who worked with GM John Spytek on the Maxx Crosby trade situation.
What they’re saying
“I would say you should talk to John (Spytek) and Maxx and Klint (Kubiak). As I said, I never wanted Maxx to leave, so I'm glad that he's back and I'm glad that we got Tyler Linderbaum. So I think we got out of that pretty well.”
— Mark Davis, Owner, Las Vegas Raiders
“Well, I'm really impressed with the way John and Klint are working together, along with John's staff and the coaching staff. Having the first pick in the draft is exciting because we kind of control the draft – we get to make the decision on who we're gonna pick.”
— Mark Davis, Owner, Las Vegas Raiders
What’s next
The Raiders will look to build around Maxx Crosby and the rest of their roster as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.
The takeaway
This situation highlights the Raiders' commitment to keeping their star players, even when trade rumors swirl. Davis' praise for the team's leadership also suggests the organization is aligned and moving in a positive direction under new management.
