Maxx Crosby Posts Emotional Farewell to Raiders After Trade to Ravens

Las Vegas—In a heartfelt message posted Saturday, defensive end Maxx Crosby bid an emotional goodbye to Raider Nation after learning his tenure with the franchise has come to an end.

“I can’t believe that this is a real thing,” Crosby said. “It’s been seven years being with the nation. Raider Nation has given me everything.”

During that span, Crosby earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections while wearing the silver and black. Yet the absence of a championship lingered. “Having ultimately fallen short of my goal of bringing a Lombardi trophy back to the Raiders, I feel like I let the fans down,” he admitted.

Crosby singled out the 2021 campaign—his lone playoff appearance with the club—as “the most fun I’ve ever had playing football.”

Now bound for the Baltimore Ravens, the pass-rusher emphasized he carries “zero ill will” toward the Raiders organization. “The whole city of Baltimore … I’m coming in guns blazing,” Crosby declared. “I’m going to be myself and give everything I have in my heart and soul to be the best player I can possibly be, to help be the best leader, best example, on a daily basis.”

The trade closes one chapter and opens another for a player who leaves Las Vegas with gratitude, accolades, and unfinished championship aspirations.