Surprisingly, Las Vegas Raiders defensive finish Maxx Crosby appears glad returning to Sin Metropolis.
One would suppose Crosby can be furious after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of a commerce settlement that will’ve had him be a part of the AFC North crew for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks. And it would’ve reportedly had him signal a revised contract that will pay him top-of-the-market cash for an edge-rusher.
As a substitute, he expressed gratitude in his first X publish because the commerce drama. The five-time Professional Bowler additionally indicated this can be an indication he is meant to stick with the Raiders.
Maxx Crosby speaks for first time since canceled commerce
“Every little thing occurs for a motive,” Crosby wrote Wednesday. “Imagine nothing you hear and half of what you see. I am a Raider. I am again. Run that s–t.”
Crosby has clearly grown pissed off with shedding after Vegas went 3-14 in 2025, failing to make the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. Nevertheless, even when he nonetheless thought he was going to be a Raven for the 2026 season, the edge-rusher expressed his love for the franchise.
“I wished all the pieces good for the Raiders,” Crosby said in a video posted to X Sunday. “I bleed silver and black. That may by no means change, and I am a Raider for all times. I really need to end, when it is all stated and finished, in a Raiders jersey, every time that point comes.”
Crosby has performed just for the Raiders since they chose him with choose No. 106 within the 2019 NFL Draft. Regardless that he has by no means gained a playoff recreation throughout his profession, it is easy to grasp why he feels a way of loyalty to the group.
Now, in fact, issues may change. If the Raiders put Crosby on the commerce block, many groups would have an interest. Per StatMuse’s data, he ranks sixth within the NFL in sacks (69.5) since coming into the league. Vegas may additionally use draft capital in a commerce to construct round Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (6-foot-5, 236 kilos), the presumptive choose No. 1 within the 2026 NFL Draft.
For now, although, Crosby appears to be suggesting he needs to make it work in Vegas. The best way the Raiders can do that’s by following one in all former proprietor Al Davis’ adages, “Simply win, child.”
