Class act: Maxx Crosby did it the right way in what he thought was his exit from the #Raiders, helping mend fences now that he’s likely staying.
• Quietly requested a trade to help Las Vegas have leverage and get the best deal possible
• Did not publicly comment on trade speculation so to not create drama
• Attacked rehab at the Raiders facility with teammates every day despite privately wanting out
• Maintained a healthy relationship and line of communication with GM John Spytek
• Upon being traded, he shared goodbye posts from teammates and celebrated 6 years sober
• Made an authentic, heartfelt 13-minute farewell video thanking fans and the organization
• Held accountability for the team’s losing ways instead of placing blame solely on the club
• Insisted he’s a Raider for life, expressing a desire to play for LV again before retiring
• Said he holds “no ill will” towards the Raiders after the trade and wished the team the best
• Has not negatively commented on the Ravens since the deal fell through, only sharing his agent’s statement
There’s no question Crosby would be welcomed back with open arms by team leadership, the fanbase, and the locker room in part thanks to him being a true pro in what could’ve been an ugly process.
Legendary: Maxx Crosby rose the ranks from an unknown 4th-round pick out of Eastern Michigan to being one of the most feared, respected players in football.
He poured his heart and soul into the #Raiders, becoming a face of a franchise and community philanthropist in two cities in the process.
All good things come to an end, and all Raider fans should wish Madd Maxx well.