Maxx Crosby looking to put trade rumors behind him

After nearly being traded to the Ravens during the offseason, Maxx Crosby said he is looking to put all the trade rumors behind him and wants to focus on being a Raider.

Shortly after an OTA session concluded, Crosby went to the podium and met with the media. “Ultimately, I am exactly where I want to be.”

Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby said he isn’t looking to go anywhere. Candice Ward-Imagn Images

“I’m fired up,” Crosby said. “Everyone knows my love and appreciation for this organization; that never changed.”

Before Monday’s blockbuster trade between the Rams and the Browns that sent Myles Garrett to Los Angeles for Jared Verse and multiple draft picks, Crosby looked like he was going to be the star edge rusher traded during the offseason.

The Raiders and Crosby hit a crossroads in their relationship after he was placed on injured reserve and required knee surgery with two games left in the season.

The next day, Crosby left the Raiders’ facility, and it seemed like the relationship was over.

In March, Crosby was traded to the Ravens, but the trade was canceled by Baltimore after Crosby failed his physical.

After the failed physical, Crosby went on X and said, “Everything happens for a reason,” ensuring he was ready to fix the relationship with the Raiders and remain with the team.

“I’m excited, just being here with this group,” Crosby said. “We have an extremely smart and great leader in men in Klint Kubiak [new Raiders head coach], a coaching staff that’s very detailed and very, I’d say tentative with everything they do.”

Crosby is getting to know teammates including quarterback Kirk Cousins. Getty Images

As Crosby is recommitting to the Raiders, Las Vegas appears to be keeping its five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher, who has received multiple All-Pro honors.

Before his season ended last year, Crosby appeared in 15 games, recording 10 sacks with 73 tackles.