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Maxx Crosby shares heartfelt message to Raiders fans after Ravens trade
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Maxx Crosby isn't leaving without saying goodbye.
On March 6, the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to trade the star pass-rusher to the Baltimore Ravens . On March 7, Crosby shared a lengthy, nearly 13-minute farewell message on social media. The 28-year-old used the time to reflect on his seven-year journey with Raider Nation and the organization.
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"Raider Nation has given me everything," Crosby said. "My family, had the chance to get married, have the most beautiful daughter in the world, grow as a man, as a player, as a leader, a human being. One thing I could say is above all else is that I gave you everything I got and I have no regrets about that.
"I put everything into trying to win as a Raider."
While he had positive memories of being drafted by the Raiders , Crosby did note that he leaves feeling like he let everyone down, adding that he wanted to build a winner with the team.
The star called the process a "whirlwind," saying that he never imagined he'd be going anywhere, but things happen for a reason.
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"I have zero ill will towards that organization in any way," Crosby said. "I want them to have all the success in the world."
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Reports about Crosby's unhappiness with the Raiders have been swirling since late in the 2025 regular season. Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported on Feb. 4 that the star was done with the franchise. ESPN's Adam Schefter said during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Feb. 9 that there was a feeling around the league that Crosby wanted to be traded.
Despite those reports, Crosby never made a public trade request.
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"I decided to be quiet because there is so much noise, and ultimately, I'm a football player," Crosby said. "That's my job. It's to get healthy, to be the best version of myself. Not to be in drama, not to be involved with all the other stuff."
While he is beginning a new chapter with the Ravens , the star defender hasn't closed the book on his time with the Raiders.
"I wanted everything good for the Raiders," Crosby said. "I bleed silver and black. That will never change and I'm a Raider for life.
"And I truly wanna finish when it's all said and done, in a Raiders jersey, whenever that time comes."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Maxx Crosby bids farewell to Raiders, fans after trade to Ravens
