Less than 48 hours ago, it appeared that standout Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby was headed to Baltimore as part of a blockbuster offseason trade. Then, as quickly as the deal had been made, it fell through. Now, it appears Crosby and the Raiders have determined where the star pass rusher will suit up next season.
In a late-night post on social media, Crosby let fans know that after all the drama – and even a farewell message to Las Vegas fans – he'll be returning to the Sin City in 2026 after all. Crosby announced the news with a GIF of WWE legend The Undertaker emerging from a flaming casket, accompanied by a caption letting fans know they can expect him back with the Raiders next year.
"Everything Happens For A Reason," reads Crosby's post. "Believe Nothing You Hear & Half Of What You See. I'm A Raider. I’m Back."
The Ravens reportedly backed out of the trade due to medical concerns that arose during a physical, though this reasoning has been met with controversy from both fans and those inside the NFL. The Ravens took less than 24 hours to ink former Bengals star Trey Hendrickson to a deal, filling their need at defensive end.
There will certainly be more fallout regarding the move over the coming days, and how it fully impacts the NFL remains to be seen. For now, Raiders fans at least can rejoice that the two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler will be back with the franchise for his eighth season.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Maxx Crosby shocks NFL in late-night post revealing 2026 team decision
