Dana White: Maxx Crosby Learns of Raiders-Ravens Trade En Route to Power Slap Event
Maxx Crosby learned about his trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens while en route to a Power Slap event. This unexpected news broke as UFC CEO Dana White shared details during a press conference related to Zuffa boxing.
Details of the Trade
White, who was also heading to the Power Slap event, mentioned he discovered the trade on his social media feed. Immediately, he contacted Crosby.
Crosby was unaware of the trade at that moment. Upon hearing the news, he decided to turn around instead of attending the event. White recounted Crosby’s sentiment: “I’m not going to Power Slap. I’m going to lay low for a few days.”
Crosby’s Future Plans
Despite the trade, Crosby plans to continue living in Las Vegas. White noted that Crosby expressed his attachment to the city, stating, “I just paid my house off, I’m not going anywhere.” However, he is also optimistic about joining the Ravens.
- Crosby is excited about the possibility of clinching a Super Bowl title with Baltimore.
- He has played a total of seven seasons for the Raiders since being drafted in 2014.
- The Ravens traded two first-round picks, including the No. 14 choice in the 2026 draft, to acquire him.
Defensive Lineup in Baltimore
Crosby joins a promising defensive squad featuring notable players like Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith, Nnamdi Madubuike, and Nate Wiggins. The Ravens are focused on rebounding from last winter’s playoff miss while leaning on star quarterback Lamar Jackson for their upcoming campaign.
In a social media video post, Crosby referred to himself as “a Raider for life” and expressed his desire to retire with the Raiders jersey. Nevertheless, for now, he is gearing up for his new chapter with the Ravens.
