The Raiders traded Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round draft picks: Baltimore’s 2026 first-rounder (No. 14 overall) and Baltimore’s 2027 first-round pick.

Quick Scoop: What did the Raiders get?

  • 2026 first-round pick from the Ravens, projected as the No. 14 overall selection.
  • 2027 first-round pick from the Ravens.
  • Significant salary-cap relief because moving Crosby off their books saves Las Vegas over $25 million in cap space for the upcoming season, with only a small dead-money charge remaining.

So in simple terms, the Raiders gave up their star edge rusher and face of the franchise and got back two premium first-round picks plus extra flexibility to rebuild their roster over the next couple of years.

Why those picks matter

  • The Raiders already hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft, giving them a shot at a franchise quarterback and other cornerstones.
  • Adding pick No. 14 on top of that gives them another chance at an impact player in the same draft, whether that is an offensive weapon, offensive lineman, or a defensive stud to help replace Crosby’s production.
  • The extra 2027 first-rounder extends their rebuild window, giving the front office another big asset for either drafting or trading up/down in future drafts.

A common fan take right now on forums and shows is that this is a classic “win-now vs. rebuild” swap: the Ravens go all-in for a Super Bowl push with an elite pass rusher, while the Raiders cash out on a star to stack draft capital and cap room for a longer-term reset.

At-a-glance trade breakdown

Team Received Gave Up
Raiders 2026 1st-round pick (No. 14 overall), 2027 1st-round pick, major 2026 cap savings. DE Maxx Crosby.
Ravens DE Maxx Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowler and elite pass rusher. 2026 1st-round pick (No. 14), 2027 1st-round pick, higher cap commitment to Crosby.
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Different viewpoints fans are having

  • Some Raiders fans feel the team “sold low” on the emotional heart of the franchise and leader of the defense, arguing that you don’t trade away a player in his prime who defines your culture.
  • Others think this was inevitable once the relationship got strained and see the haul of two firsts plus cap space as the best possible way to speed up a full rebuild.
  • Neutral observers and analysts mostly frame it as a bold but defensible move: very expensive for Baltimore, but possibly worth it if Crosby helps deliver a deep playoff run or Super Bowl appearance in the next couple of seasons.

TL;DR

For anyone searching “what did the Raiders get for Maxx Crosby”:
They got Baltimore’s 2026 first-round pick (No. 14), Baltimore’s 2027 first- round pick, and substantial cap savings, while sending Crosby to the Ravens as part of a big-picture rebuild move.

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