Apparently what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas – at least when it comes to Maxx Crosby.
The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to trade Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens, per multiple reports. Vegas will acquire 2026 and 2027 first-round NFL draft picks from Baltimore in exchange for the star pass-rusher, ESPN reports.
The deal cannot become official until the new league year on Wednesday, March 11 at 4 p.m. ET.
It comes just one year after Crosby inked a a three-year, $106.5 million extension to extend his stay in Sin City. Loyalty was never a question for the Eastern Michigan product, who endured plenty of losing with the Raiders from Oakland to Vegas and just one playoff game in seven seasons.
From Baltimore’s side, acquiring the star pass rusher is a major opening statement for new head coach Jesse Minter. Minter, who coached against Crosby in 2024 and 2025 as the Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator, is entering his first season with the Ravens in 2026.
The Ravens had a difficult time getting to the quarterback in 2025, resulting in Travis Jones holding a team-high five sacks. Baltimore posted just 30 sacks as a team this past season, tied for third-fewest in the NFL.
Rumors have swirled the last few years, but Crosby refrained from pushing the issue with a trade request. That began to change this offseason, when Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported on Feb. 4 that the star was done with the franchise.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter said during an appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ on Feb. 9 that there was a feeling around the league that Crosby wanted to be traded.
Crosby was notably unhappy at the end of the 2025 season, but general manager John Spytek told reporters on Feb. 24 that he expected the pass-rusher to remain with the team into the 2026 season – though the GM didn’t rule out a trade, adding that he would always listen.
Turns out, those listening ears ended up hearing something that was enough to strike a deal.
Now he’ll hope to be on the winning side a little more in his new city. Here’s a look at what it took for the Raiders to part with Crosby.
Maxx Crosby trade details
Ravens receive:
DE Maxx Crosby
Raiders receive:
2026 first-round pick (14th overall)
2027 first-round pick
Maxx Crosby stats
Crosby was drafted by the Raiders with the 106th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the then-Oakland Raiders. He has played in 110 games since entering the league, recording 69.5 sacks and 164 quarterback hits in seven seasons.
The pass-rusher became one of the league’s best since bursting on the scene in 2019 with 10 sacks in his rookie year. With five Pro Bowl appearances and two second-team All-Pro nods, Crosby figures to be on the rise as he takes on a new challenge.
Surrounded by some better defensive talent and more positive game scripts, the sky is the limit for Crosby’s game going forward.
Maxx Crosby trade grades
Who won the deal? USA TODAY Sports’ Nate Davis says both teams are big winners.
2026 NFL Draft order
Order via Tankathon for the first round.
Las Vegas Raiders: 3-14 record; .538 strength of schedule
New York Jets: 3-14, .552
Arizona Cardinals: 3-14; .571
Tennessee Titans: 3-14, .574
New York Giants: 4-13; .524
Cleveland Browns: 5-12, .486
Washington Commanders: 5-12; .507
New Orleans Saints: 6-11; .495
Kansas City Chiefs: 6-11; .516
Cincinnati Bengals: 6-11; .521
Miami Dolphins: 7-10; .488
Dallas Cowboys: 7-9-1; .438
Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta): 8-9; .495
Las Vegas Raiders (via Baltimore): 8-9; .507
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8-9, .529
New York Jets (via Indianapolis): 8-9; .540
Detroit Lions: 9-8; .490
Minnesota Vikings: 9-8; .514 SOS
Carolina Panthers: 8-9, .522 SOS
Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay): 9-7-1; .483
Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-7; .503
Los Angeles Chargers: 11-6; .469
Philadelphia Eagles: 11-6; .476
Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville): 13-4; .478
Chicago Bears: 11-6; .458
Buffalo Bills: 12-5, .471
San Francisco 49ers: 12-5, .498
Houston Texans: 12-5; .522
Kansas City Chiefs (via Los Angeles Rams): 12-5, .526
Denver Broncos: 14-3; .422
New England Patriots: 14-3; .391
Seattle Seahawks: 14-3; .498
