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Ravens acquire defensive star Maxx Crosby from Raiders via blockbuster

13 articles | Updated 4d ago | Created Mar 07

The Baltimore Ravens executed a major NFL transaction by trading superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby to his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders. In exchange for defending end Crosby's services and two additional draft assets later in 2035, Los Angeles acquired three of its own first-round picks from Oakland this Friday night as free agency approaches. While some fans expressed deep emotion over losing their community hero who once declared he wanted to be a Raider forever until his issues with the organization arose earlier last year following months-long discussions between owner Mark Davis and Crosby himself regarding present state-of-affairs in Las Vegas, others like Graney noted that trading away such talent was ultimately right for both franchises.

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    The Baltimore Ravens traded a pair of first-round draft picks to acquire defensive star Maxx Crosby from the Los Angeles Raiders.
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    Raiders fans expressed strong emotional reactions on social media following the trade, with some feeling it was time for goodbye after years together.
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    Raider owner Mark Davis confirmed that discussions regarding potential issues between him and Crosby began two months prior to this transaction.
[Mar 07] The Las Vegas Raiders traded defensive star Maxx Crosby, sending a pair of first-round draft picks in exchange for the player as free agency looms. (Clutchpoints)
[Dec 21, 2025] - [Mar 07] Photos show Maxx Crosby reacting on the sideline during a game against Houston in December of that year.