HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders were able to get a mega deal for a superstar player, and tonight, they pulled the trigger.
Moments ago, in a communication from someone directly involved, we were told, “It’s done, with Ravens.”
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Dec 7, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) leaves the field following a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
We have maintained that multiple sources in the National Football League thought DE Maxx Crosbywould be worth at least two first-round picks in the NFL Draft shouldthe Raiderstrade him, and GM John Spytek and Tom Brady did so tonight.
The deal will become official next week, but the Raiders superstar is now on his way out of the desert.
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Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the tunnel against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
This is not a divorce that came quickly; it had been building for some time and finally came to an end tonight.
We will be updating this with more information later this evening, but Crosby leaves with no animosity towards the Raider Nation or Mark Davis.
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Dec 7, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Crosby’s issues ran deep, and we will get into great detail on them in a later deep-dive article coming this offseason.
The Haul
The Ravens get Maxx Crosby, the man that many around the National Football League believe is the best defensive player, on a bad team and franchise.
The Raiders get the Ravens' first-round pick in 2026, 14th overall, and of course their undetermined 2027 first-round pick.
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby from Training Camp
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby | Darrell Craig Harris, Sports Illustrated