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BREAKING: Raiders trading EDGE Maxx Crosby to the Ravens. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero) https://...

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Posted March 7, 2026

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This post announces the trade of Las Vegas Raiders star EDGE Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for the Ravens' 2026 and 2027 first-round draft picks. Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowler with 69.5 career sacks, requested a move amid the Raiders' rebuild under new coach Klint Kubiak. The deal, reported by insiders like Adam Schefter and Tom Pelissero, becomes official on March 11 and bolsters Baltimore's defense while giving Las Vegas valuable draft capital, including the No. 14 pick.

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The post is trending due to the shock value of a high-profile trade involving a top pass rusher just before the NFL league year starts on March 11, 2026. It coincides with the Raiders' rebuild moves, like potentially releasing Geno Smith, amplifying offseason buzz. Fan reactions to the steep price and divisional implications in the AFC North are driving massive engagement.

💡Fun Facts

  • 1Maxx Crosby ranks third all-time in Raiders history with 69.5 sacks and led the NFL with 29 more QB pressures than Myles Garrett in recent stats.
  • 2This is the first time the Ravens have traded their first-round pick for a player in franchise history.
  • 3Crosby earned five straight Pro Bowls (2021-2025) despite a late-season knee injury that led to his IR placement and trade request.
  • 4The Raiders now hold the No. 1 and No. 14 picks in the 2026 draft after the swap.
  • 5Dallas Cowboys offered a first- and second-round pick but were outbid by Baltimore's two firsts.

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BREAKING: Raiders trading EDGE Maxx Crosby to the Ravens. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero) https://...