ExtremeRavens Posted Saturday at 11:37 PM Posted Saturday at 11:37 PM Maxx Crosby sat under studio lights and delivered a nearly 13-minute monologue that served as his farewell to Las Vegas and hello to Baltimore. The uber-talented edge rusher, who the Ravens traded away two first-round draft picks to acquire on Friday night, said that he’d keep his promise to be a “Raider for life.” Crosby wants to one day retire wearing a silver and black jersey, “but for the time being, it’s a new day. I’m going to Baltimore.” Crosby posted the video to several social channels. He wore a camo hoodie and a backwards black hat, deeply exhaled, and began his goodbye by acknowledging that he couldn’t believe this was real (a sentiment many Ravens fans share). The five-time Pro Bowl selection never thought that he’d leave the Raiders. Winning a championship with the team that took a chance on the kid from Eastern Michigan in the fourth round was always front of mind. Las Vegas never sniffed football in February, reaching only as far as the wild-card round in 2021. Crosby said that it was the most fun he’d ever had playing football. Now, he’ll join a defense in dire need of recapturing lost dominance. He’ll step into a locker room where simply making the playoffs isn’t enough. He’ll help shoulder the burden of championship dreams, which Crosby acknowledged. “I know it’s gonna be very difficult,” he said. “I know there’s no guarantees in this. But I’m gonna give everything in my heart and soul to bring a championship to Baltimore.” pic.twitter.com/7xP7QuaNND — Maxx Crosby (@CrosbyMaxx) March 7, 2026 The Ravens will have Crosby under team control through 2029. The 28-year-old signed a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension last March with a salary cap hit of $35.8 million for 2026 and $115.8 million in total remaining on his deal. He’s earned every bit, logging 69 1/2 sacks over seven seasons. Crosby said that he’s already spoken with Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, general manager Eric DeCosta, first-year coach Jesse Minter and several other coaches. He promised to “lead by action.” “I’m going to be myself fully,” he said. “I’m going to help the organization, help my teammates, help everyone involved, get as close as we possibly can, and get to the pinnacle. And that requires hard work. It’s going to be ups and downs. It’s going to be a roller coaster. But, ultimately, the goal never changes.” The video concluded with a series of thank yous. Crosby was transparent in his intentions: win here, go home, and retire off into the sunset. Have a news tip? Contact Sam Cohn at scohn@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/samdcohn.x.com. Sam appears as a host on The Sun’s “Early Birds” podcast. View the full article Quote
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