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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 28: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> have traded star pass rusher Maxx Crosby<\/a> to the Baltimore Ravens.<\/a><\/p>\n The Raiders will receive a 2026 and 2027 first-round pick, and the trade cannot be processed until next week, ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter announced.<\/a><\/p>\n The Raiders stayed firm on their asking price of two first-rounders, and NFL insider Jordan Schultz added<\/a> that the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> also made a huge push to acquire Crosby, but the trade talks fell apart.<\/p>\n Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowler, is one of the greatest players to ever put on a Raiders uniform. In seven seasons with the team, including one in Oakland, Crosby racked up 439 total tackles, 69.5 sacks, 11 forced fumbles, and one interception.<\/p>\n Now, he finds a new home in Baltimore.<\/p>\n Blockbuster: The Raiders are trading five-time Pro Bowl edge Maxx Crosby to the Ravens, sources tell me and @RapSheet<\/a>. <\/p>\n Raiders Trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens in Blockbuster Deal<\/p>\n Raiders general manager John Spytek never ruled out trading Crosby, and Crosby never publicly acknowledged wanting a trade.<\/p>\n \u201cI learned a long time ago, always listen,\u201d Spytek said.<\/a> \u201cI\u2019m always listening.\u201d<\/p>\n However, both first-year head coach Klint Kubiak and owner Mark Davis made comments on wanting to keep Crosby<\/a> in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want him to be a part of our success going forward. There\u2019s no doubt about that,\u201d Kubiak said. \u201cHe\u2019s one of the best players in the NFL<\/a>, so that\u2019s a no-brainer to get to work with Maxx and see him continue to have success with his organization.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMaxx has been a great, great Raider,\u201d Davis added. \u201cHe is a great Raider. He\u2019s gone through a lifetime of development here for seven or eight years, and he still is a Raider. So, it\u2019s all good.\u201d<\/p>\n At this point, it feels like it was best for both sides to have a fresh start, and that\u2019s exactly what will happen.<\/p>\n What the Maxx Crosby Trade Means for Both Teams<\/p>\n The blockbuster move involving Maxx Crosby immediately shifts the outlook for both the Ravens and the Raiders heading into the upcoming season.<\/p>\n For Baltimore, acquiring Crosby signals an aggressive push to maximize the current championship window built around quarterback Lamar Jackson.<\/a> The Ravens have consistently fielded one of the league\u2019s most physical defenses, and adding a relentless edge rusher like Crosby only strengthens that identity.<\/p>\n From the Raiders\u2019 perspective, moving Crosby marks a significant turning point for the franchise. Since entering the league, Crosby has been the emotional leader of the defense and one of the team\u2019s most recognizable players.<\/p>\n While losing a cornerstone player is never easy, the return package in draft capital or young talent could help Las Vegas reshape its roster for the future. The Raiders now gain flexibility to address multiple roster needs while resetting their defensive identity.<\/p>\n Ultimately, this trade represents two teams heading in different directions: the Ravens doubling down on a Super Bowl push, and the Raiders potentially focusing on building the next competitive core.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Raiders\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t