Just last week, Maxx Crosby was saying his goodbyes with the Las Vegas Raiders, with a trade to the Baltimore Ravens all but confirmed.
Fast-forward a week, and Crosby is still a member of the Raiders after the Ravens canceled the deal in place to acquire the 28-year-old.
The seven-year NFL veteran is fresh off his fourth-career double-digit sack campaign with 10, while factoring in 73 tackles in 15 games — good enough to earn his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl nomination.
But Crosby has only played one playoff game since he was drafted 106th overall by the Raiders in the 2019 NFL Draft. Las Vegas is coming off a forgettable 3-14 season — the fifth losing season of the 28-year-old's career.
In early February, FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reported that Crosby is done with the Raiders, adding that the player does not want to go through another rebuild.
SportsBoom.com's Jason LaCanfora corroborated the report on Monday, quoting an unnamed NFL general manager who said Crosby has communicated his wish to leave directly to management and ownership, including minority owner Tom Brady.
“He told Tom Brady he will never play for the Raiders again,” the GM said. “That’s a fact. He told them he’ll retire before he ever plays for them again. But I’m not sure they’re actually going to trade him."
But what's next after Crosby's chance at getting out of Vegas fell through?
Crosby Breaks Silence After Failed Trade
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby lines upCredit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Crosby took to X on Wednesday night with a powerful message after a trade sending him to Baltimore broke down.
"Everything Happens For A Reason. Believe Nothing You Hear & Half Of What You See. Im A Raider. I’m Back. Run That Sh*t."
Does this mean Crosby is committed to making things worse in Sin City, despite being adamant about leaving the team? Only time will tell.
But with the Raiders spending over $200 million in free agency already, and likely to pick Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, there might be reason for optimism in Las Vegas.
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