Defensive end Maxx Crosby said Sunday he expects to remain with the Raiders despite the team's 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers that dropped Las Vegas to 4-5. Speaking in the locker room at Levi's Stadium two days before the NFL trade deadline, Crosby stated plainly, "I play for the Raiders. I expect to play for the Raiders. That's all that matters."
The comments mark a shift from February, when Crosby made it known through intermediaries during Super Bowl week at the same stadium that he was unhappy with the organization and open to a trade. A deal sending him to Baltimore for two first-round picks was later voided by the Ravens over concerns about his physical.
Crosby said the ordeal ultimately strengthened his bond with the only NFL organization he has played for since being drafted in 2019. He cited the team's competitive first half of the season as assuaging his previous concerns about the franchise's direction. "We're right in the mix," he said. "When we're at our best, we can beat anyone."
The 29-year-old said he will not pay attention to trade rumors over the next two days, just as he ignored them last year before eventually pushing for a move in the offseason. He dismissed unspecified reports as clickbait from people seeking attention. "Everyone that has these random things that come out of nowhere is just trying to get some attention and clickbait," Crosby said.
Crosby noted that general manager John Spytek assured him last year he would not be traded, though it is unclear if a similar conversation occurred this season. He said his focus remains on being a leader and winning games in silver and black for a long time.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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