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Despite a messy situation and a failed attempt to trade him this month, a new rumor suggests Max Crosby will be a Las Vegas Raider in 2026.

Over the past few months, the once strong relationship between the Raiders and top star Max Crosby has deteriorated rapidly. It all started at the end of last season when the organization asked the fiery pass rusher to sit out the final two games of the schedule so they could unofficially try to get the No. 1 pick in next month’s NFL Draft.

The plan worked, but her relationship with the five-time Pro Bowler ended up being collateral damage. That’s why rumors swirled for weeks that he would be traded, and it became a reality last week when it was announced that Las Vegas was sending Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in a deal that will give them a pair of first-round picks.

Then, like the relationship between the Raiders and Crosby, the deal surprisingly fell apart this week when Las Vegas announced that the Ravens “withdrew” from the trade. Yet, despite returning to the silver-and-black, ESPN’s Dan Graziano claimed on Thursday morning’s edition sports center There is still a strong upside potential for trade in the coming days and weeks.

Max Crosby and the Raiders back on good terms after failed trade?

Still, on Wednesday night, a social media post from Max Crosby suggested he’s OK with staying with the Raiders in 2026. “Everything happens for a reason. Believe everything you hear and half of what you see. I’m a raider. I’m back. Run that s***,” he wrote in a post on X.

Some people believe this is his public face on the messy situation that has been the past few weeks and that he still wants to get out of Las Vegas. However, a new report indicates that the organization is in favor of the star pass rusher remaining with the same team he has played for for at least one more season.

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports, “According to a league source, the Raiders are currently telling teams that defensive end Max Crosby will not be traded, after a failed attempt to send him to the Ravens for a pair of first-round picks.”

A week ago, a new report surfaced on various defensive end issues with the team, including one involving an associate of minority owner Tom Brady that has rubbed many in the organization the wrong way.

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Max Crosby thought his next chapter was closed. Plan? Leave the Las Vegas Raiders and get ready for the Baltimore Ravens, joining a new locker room and chasing wins in a new system. On Friday night, March 6, 2026, Baltimore reportedly moved to bring the star defensive end on board.

But by Tuesday night, March 10, the deal was completely resolved. After conducting a thorough medical evaluation, the Ravens decided to back out of the move due to concerns regarding Crosby’s knee. Just like that, the deal that seemed complete fell apart before it could even get off the ground.

Then came the pivot. On Wednesday morning, news came that Baltimore was signing pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year contract, changing its offseason plans and leaving Crosby without the landing spot many had hoped for.

However, Crosby is not publicly angry. The Raiders star has taken to social media, posting celebratory, upbeat content rather than expressing his disappointment. But in the NFL, nothing is ever just a post.

So this begs the question: Is Crosby simply keeping the spirits high, or is there a subtle message hidden in those celebrations?

Crosby’s cryptic post fuels the offseason rumor mill

Max Crosby is celebrating a big personal milestone — even if his blockbuster move to Baltimore falls apart. On Wednesday, the star defensive end marked six years of sobriety, sharing the moment on social media while the NFL world was still buzzing about the collapsed deal that would have sent him from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens.

“3/11/20. 6 years sober,” Crosby posted on X, adding two emojis—a bald eagle and a diamond.
“God doesn’t make mistakes.”

At first glance, it seems like a straightforward celebration of his journey. But the wording—and those emojis—fans can read between the lines.

The phrase “God doesn’t make mistakes” paired with the bald eagle certainly caught attention. Around the league, “Fly Eagles Fly” has become one of those hype tracks players blast before big games, so it’s possible Crosby was simply leaning into that energy with the eagle emoji.

But this is where things get interesting. The Philadelphia Eagles were reportedly among the teams pushing to land Trey Hendrickson this offseason. Baltimore ultimately won that sweepstakes with a four-year deal that closed the door for Philly to bring the veteran pass rusher to town.

That leaves the Eagles still looking for a game-destroying defensive end – the kind of edge rusher who can swing games in a single series. And given that Philadelphia is still nursing the sting of last season’s Super Bowl heartbreak, it wouldn’t be surprising if the front office is aggressively exploring every option to upgrade the pass rush.

So Crosby’s post might just be about gratitude and growth. Or… this could be the most subtle offseason smoke signal in the NFL rumor mill.