The Baltimore Ravens shocked the football world on Friday night by trading for superstar defensive end Maxx Crosby. This massive move sends the elite pass rusher from the Las Vegas Raiders to a Super Bowl contender.
Baltimore gave up 2 first round draft picks to get the deal done. The trade becomes official on Wednesday when the new league year begins. On Sunday night, Crosby celebrated his 6-year sobriety milestone with a huge party. Award winning singer Shaboozey joined the celebration to honor the star player.
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New #Ravens star DE Maxx Crosby threw a MASSIVE PARTY CELEBRATING SIX YEARS OF SOBRIETY with award-winning singer Shaboozey last night.
Crosby was traded to Baltimore on Friday night.
Maxx was battling severe alcohol & drug addiction.pic.twitter.com/B9VAC4wQFa
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) March 8, 2026
Crosby has been open about his past struggles with alcohol and drugs. He checked into rehab in March 2020 to save his life and his career. Since that time, he has become one of the best players in the NFL. He has made 3 Pro Bowls and led the league in tackles for loss in 2022 and 2023. In 2023, Crosby recorded 14.5 sacks and 90 total tackles. His energy and work ethic are famous across the league.
The Ravens hope Crosby will be the missing piece for their defense. Baltimore finished the 2023 season with the most sacks in the NFL but lost key players in free agency. Adding a player of his caliber makes them the immediate favorites in the AFC North. Crosby still has 2 years left on his $94 million contract.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby
Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the tunnel against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
OnJohnny Manziel’s Glory Daze podcast, Maxx Crosby shared that managing “money and success” while sober is often “harder than anything” due to the immense pressure. He explained that staying clean requires a firm commitment to his “principles and morals,” which involves setting strict personal boundaries.
Ultimately, Crosby believes prioritizing his well-being is a necessity rather than an ego trip, noting that “it’s not selfish” to do what is required to protect his sobriety.
These statements show his dedication to his personal health and his team. Fans in Baltimore are excited to welcome a player who works hard on and off the field. The city is ready for a new era of Ravens football with number 98 leading the charge.
Maxx Crosby’s sobriety has led to significant criticism
Public figures get a lot of attention for their personal lives. Lately, people have been talking about Crosby and his sobriety, and some of them have been critical.
One fan voiced immediate confusion,stating, “Getting high is not sobriety. wtf”
A second fan offered a more cynical celebration idea,remarking, “The only way to celebrate such a milestone is smoking a nice roach with a bunch of drunk people singing drunk music.”
A third fanpointed out the perceived contradiction directly: “celebrating sobriety by smoking a blunt.”
A fourth fan dismissed the achievement entirely,claiming, “Only weak people turn basic self-control into a celebration.”
A fifth fan compared the situation to other celebrity shifts,saying, “Crosby’s sobriety corny like Bieber’s comeback.”
Fans clearly criticize Crosby’s logic. They see his choice to smoke while saying he is sober as complete hypocrisy.