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The Las Vegas Raiders have reportedly traded edge rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for the No. 14 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and additional compensation, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on Friday (March 6).
"The #Raiders are trading star edge Maxx Crosby to the #Ravens for pick No. 14 and additional compensation, per me and @TomPelissero. A blockbuster. A new home for Crosby and a true rebuild for Las Vegas," Rapoport wrote on his X account. "#Raiders GM John Spytek just got off the phone with Maxx Crosby, informing him of the trade. The deal will be official when the league year begins."
Crosby's name was mentioned in trade rumors during the lead up to Super Bowl LX, with FOX Sports reporting that he was expected to be traded as he had no interest in going through another rebuild with the Raiders and was especially interested in playing for New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Newly hired Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said earlier this month that Crosby was in the team's plans moving forward, while team owner Mark Davis also publicly stated his interest in retaining him.
Crosby was placed on injured reserve with two games left in the 2026 NFL season and disgruntled about the decision, having left the building. The defensive end experienced the left knee injury on October 19, having still recorded 73 tackles, 28 tackles for loss and 10 sacks during an injury-shortened season, earning his fifth Pro Bowl selection.
Crosby and the Raiders agreed to a three-year, $106.5 million extension, which includes $91.5 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at the time of signing, last offseason.