History of Maxx Crosby in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 24, 2026

Maxx Crosby is a professional American football defensive end currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft after playing college football at Eastern Michigan University. He is known for his relentless motor and consistent performance on the defensive line.

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August 22, 1997: Maxx Crosby's Birth

On August 22, 1997, Maxx Robert Crosby was born. He is now an American professional football defensive end.

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2015: Khalil Mack's 5-sack Game

In 2015, Khalil Mack recorded five sacks in a single game against the Broncos, a benchmark referenced when Crosby achieved four sacks in a game during his rookie season.

2015: College Football Career Begins

In 2015, Maxx Crosby began his college football career at Eastern Michigan, the only college to offer him a scholarship.

2017: First-Team All-MAC

In 2017, Maxx Crosby was selected first-team All-MAC.

2018: All-MAC Selection

In 2018, Maxx Crosby was selected first-team All-MAC.

2019: NFL Debut and First Career Sack

In 2019, Maxx Crosby debuted in the NFL season opener against the Denver Broncos and recorded his first career sack against the Chicago Bears.

2019: Crosby Drafted by the Raiders

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

2019: Pressures since 2019

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

March 2020: Rehab for Alcoholism

In March 2020, Crosby checked into rehab for alcoholism.

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

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

2021: Second-Team All-Pro Selection

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

February 2022: Engagement to Rachel Washburn

In February 2022, 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, marking his second anniversary of becoming sober.

October 13, 2022: Birth of First Child

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

2022: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2022, 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, Crosby and Washburn got married in Nevada.

2023: "Be Legendary" Tattoo

In 2023, Crosby tattooed his chest with the words "Be Legendary" with pictures of Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and an image of his daughter as an infant.

2023: Ring of Honor Induction

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

2023: NFL Top 100 Ranking and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2023, Crosby was ranked 17th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players and was named a Pro Bowler for the 2022 season performance.

2023: AFC Defensive Player of the Week and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2023, Maxx Crosby was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Green Bay Packers and earned Pro Bowl honors for the 2023 season.

2024: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2024, 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" after Crosby donated $1 million to the program.

March 5, 2025: Contract Extension

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

April 14, 2025: Assistant GM for EMU Football

On April 14, 2025, Crosby was hired as the assistant general manager for the Eastern Michigan University football program, making him the first active NFL player to hold a college football personnel position.

2025: NFL Top 100 Ranking

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

March 7, 2026: Agreed Trade to Ravens

On March 7, 2026, the Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens mutually agreed to trade Crosby to Baltimore in exchange for the Ravens' first-round selections in the 2026 and 2027 NFL draft.

2027: Ravens' Draft Pick

In 2027, The Raiders were supposed to receive the Ravens' first-round selection in the NFL draft as part of a trade agreement for Maxx Crosby. However, the trade was nullified due to Crosby's failed physical.