March 6, 2026, 10:10 p.m. ET

Well, it finally happened. For weeks, speculation has been that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby wanted out, and he finally got his wish.

The Pro-Bowler was traded late Friday night to the Baltimore Ravens, according to multiple NFL sources. In exchange for Crosby, the Raiders will receive two first-round draft picks, which is what they wanted.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dallas Cowboys were willing to give up a first and second pick for Crosby, but it was the Ravens who decided to pull the trigger and give the Raiders what they wanted.

With the Raiders receiving two first-rounders, that makes five teams with two first-round draft picks at next month’s NFL Draft.

The Raiders, Cowboys, Jets, Chiefs, and Cleveland Browns.

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When asked a few weeks ago if he planned to return to the Raiders, Crosby all but refused to answer, but it was well known around the organization that Crosby was unhappy, and rumors were that he had told Tom Brady he wanted out. 

He goes to a Ravens team in rebuilding mode, known for its defensive prowess.

Crosby clearly wanted to be with a winning organization. The trade will be official next week.Â