History of Maxx Crosby in Timeline

Maxx Crosby is a professional American football defensive end currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. He was drafted by the Raiders (then Oakland Raiders) in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Prior to his NFL career, Crosby played college football at Eastern Michigan University.

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August 22, 1997: Maxx Crosby's Birth

On August 22, 1997, Maxx Robert Crosby was born. He would later become a professional football defensive end.

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2015: Khalil Mack's Five Sacks

In 2015, Khalil Mack recorded five sacks against the Broncos, which was mentioned in comparison to Crosby's four sacks in a game.

2015: College Football at Eastern Michigan

In 2015, Maxx Crosby began playing college football at Eastern Michigan.

2017: First-Team All-MAC Selection

In 2017, Maxx Crosby was selected first-team All-MAC for his performance in college football.

2018: All-MAC Recognition

In 2018, Maxx Crosby was selected first-team All-MAC for his performance in college football.

2019: NFL Debut and First Career Sack

In 2019, Maxx Crosby made his NFL debut for the Oakland Raiders and recorded his first career sack during Week 5 against the Chicago Bears.

2019: Drafted by the Oakland Raiders

In 2019, Maxx Crosby was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2019: Start of Pressures Statistic

Since 2019, Maxx Crosby's 324 pressures are 40 more than the next-closest player, Nick Bosa.

March 2020: Checked into rehab

In March 2020, Maxx Crosby checked into rehab for alcoholism.

August 6, 2020: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List

On August 6, 2020, Maxx Crosby was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Raiders.

2021: Second-Team All-Pro Selection

In 2021, Maxx Crosby was named as a second-team All-Pro edge rusher by the Associated Press.

February 2022: Engagement to Rachel Washburn

In February 2022, Maxx Crosby got engaged to Rachel Washburn.

March 11, 2022: Contract Extension with the Raiders

On March 11, 2022, Maxx Crosby signed a four-year, $98.98 million contract extension with the Raiders.

October 13, 2022: Birth of First Child

On October 13, 2022, Maxx Crosby and Rachel Washburn welcomed their first child.

2022: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2022, Maxx Crosby was ranked 59th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

March 4, 2023: Marriage to Rachel Washburn

On March 4, 2023, Maxx Crosby and Rachel Washburn got married in Nevada.

2023: Pro Bowl Honors and League Leading Tackles for Loss

In 2023, Maxx Crosby earned Pro Bowl honors and tied for the league lead with 23 total tackles for loss.

2023: "Be Legendary" Chest Tattoo

In 2023, Maxx Crosby tattooed his chest with the words "Be Legendary" and images of Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and his daughter.

2023: Induction into Ring of Honor

In 2023, Maxx Crosby was inducted into Eastern Michigan University's Ring of Honor.

2023: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2023, Maxx Crosby was ranked 17th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2024: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2024, Maxx Crosby was ranked 10th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2024: Rynearson Stadium field renamed

In 2024, the playing field at Rynearson Stadium was renamed "Crosby Field" following a $1 million donation from Maxx Crosby.

March 5, 2025: Contract Extension and Highest-Paid Non-Quarterback

On March 5, 2025, Maxx Crosby signed a three-year $106.5 million contract extension, becoming the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback at the time.

April 14, 2025: Assistant General Manager Position

On April 14, 2025, Maxx Crosby was hired as the assistant general manager for the Eastern Michigan University football program.

2025: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2025, Maxx Crosby was ranked 22nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

March 7, 2026: Trade Agreement with Baltimore Ravens

On March 7, 2026, the Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens mutually agreed to trade Maxx Crosby to Baltimore.

2027: Future Draft Considerations

In 2027, a future first-round NFL draft pick that was part of a previously agreed-upon trade of Maxx Crosby would have been considered, but the trade was later cancelled.