Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to trade their star defensive end, Maxx Crosby, to the Baltimore Ravens. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton expressed excitement about the trade, even jokingly offering to pay for Crosby's flight to Baltimore.
Key Facts
- Maxx Crosby, a top defensive end, is being traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens.
- The Ravens are giving up first-round draft picks in 2026 and 2027 in exchange for Crosby.
- There were rumors of a conflict between Crosby and the Raiders after he was placed on injured reserve last season.
- Crosby is skilled at both pass-rushing and defending against the run, making him valuable in the NFL.
- Broncos head coach Sean Payton jokingly offered to pay for Crosby's flight to Baltimore as he leaves the AFC West.
- The trade has not been finalized and will only become official at the start of the new NFL league year.
- Crosby recorded nine tackles, one sack, and three stuffs in two games against the Broncos in the 2025 season.
