Mark Davis Just Revealed Why the Maxx Crosby Trade Fell Apart, and It Changes Everything About the Raiders' 2026 Plan
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis finally broke his silence on the blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade that never happened, and what he said tells you everything about where this franchise is headed. Last month, the Raiders had a deal on the table with the Baltimore Ravens that would have sent their five-time Pro Bowler to Baltimore in exchange for two first-round picks. Then the Ravens pulled the plug after Crosby failed his physical, and the whole thing imploded.
Crosby reportedly was "giddy" about the move at first. But after Baltimore nixed it? He quickly pivoted and said he was happy staying put in the desert. And here's the thing: there's zero indication the Raiders are still shopping him around.
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Speaking to Raiders.com at the Annual League Meetings in Phoenix, Davis didn't dance around the question. When asked if Crosby might get dealt down the road, he gave a straight answer: "I would say you should talk to (GM) John Spytek and Maxx and (head coach) Klint Kubiak. As I said, I never wanted Maxx to leave, so I'm glad that he's back and I'm glad that we got Tyler Linderbaum. So I think we got out of that pretty well."
Translation? They're keeping their franchise guy. Unless someone comes with a can't-miss offer before the season starts, Crosby isn't going anywhere. Davis made it clear he fought to keep his star defensive end in Vegas, and he's banking on Kubiak's offense being the missing piece.
The Raiders Are Betting on a Fresh Start
Last offseason was a bloodbath. The Raiders were one of the busiest teams in the league, but it backfired spectacularly. They crashed to 3-14, the bottom of the NFL. Now, with Kubiak calling plays on offense and a completely different vibe in the building, Davis is betting things get dramatically better. They won't be competing for a playoff spot in 2026, but at least they should be more entertaining to watch. Because honestly, it couldn't possibly get worse than 2025.
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