Why Raiders traded Maxx Crosby to Ravens instead of Cowboys

Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the tunnel against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Maxx Crosby is finally on the move, and he's going to the Baltimore Ravens.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Ravens are acquiring Crosby in a blockbuster deal with the Las Vegas Raiders that includes two first-round picks.

"ESPN sources: the Raiders agreed to trade five-time Pro-Bowl DE Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks," Schefter reported.

Schefter goes on to add that the trade cannot be made official until the start of the new league year, but it is happening.

Why Raiders traded Crosby to Ravens, not Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys were another team hot on the trail of Crosby, but at the end of the day, the Ravens made the better offer, per Schefter.

"The Cowboys were willing to offer a first- and second-round pick to the Raiders for Maxx Crosby but, logically and understandably, Las Vegas opted for the two first-round picks from the Ravens," Schefter reported.

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