Sean Payton texted Maxx Crosby after trade 'fired up' leaving division

While the Raiders may be happy to have a couple first round picks for their rebuild, there's probably no one more excited that Maxx Crosby is in Baltimore than AFC West head coaches. Barring, perhaps, AFC West quarterbacks.

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Broncos head coach Sean Payton was apparently so excited, he texted Crosby offering to pay for his flight to Baltimore, according to Jay Glazer.

Sean Payton called me soooo fired up the Raiders traded Maxx Crosby and even just texted Maxx saying he’s offering to pay a private plane one-way flight to Baltimore, happy to see him out of the division. Funny

But also added, “You are an inspiration to watch and compete…

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 7, 2026

This is what respect looks like. Crosby has run roughshod on opponents over his opponents during his seven NFL seasons. This goes doubly for division opponents who each have faced him 14 times in that span.

Crosby has a 69.5 sacks in his career with 164 QB hits, 133 tackles for loss, 29 pass breakups, and 11 forced fumbles. And those numbers have helped him reach the Pro Bowl five straight seasons.

Sean Payton has been the Broncos head coach the last three of those seasons with six contests. Crosby's numbers against Denver in that span have been five sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 10 QB hits. The Broncos don't face the Ravens this season.

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