US EditionNFL star’s trade value has ‘cratered’: Here’s new timeline on deal
The Baltimore Ravens voided a trade for Maxx Crosby over knee concerns, lowering his trade value; the Raiders may revisit trading him near the 2026 deadline, Albert Breer reported.
- On March 10, the Baltimore Ravens voided their blockbuster trade for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby after he failed his physical examination, citing medical concerns about his knee.
- Ravens officials reportedly grew concerned about Crosby's long-term durability due to a degenerative issue in his knee, prompting them to pivot toward signing free agent Trey Hendrickson for four years, $112 million instead.
- A "livid" and "confused" Crosby boarded a private plane back to Las Vegas on March 10, while Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said, "Nobody's more upset about this than me-- gutted by it, actually."
- Welcomed back by the Raiders organization, Crosby reaffirmed his commitment, stating, "I'm meant to be a Raider," while general manager John Spytek confirmed no immediate plans to trade him.
- Though the failed trade significantly decreased Crosby's value, analysts suggest a new window could open closer to the trade deadline if the Raiders struggle through a rebuild later this year.
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Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders have expressed doubt about why the Ravens rescinded the trade that would have sent the star pass-rusher to Baltimore, with the franchise citing medical concerns.
Bears Get New Update On Potential Maxx Crosby Trade Timeline
The Chicago Bears were in the mix to trade for Las Vegas Raiders superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby before he was moved to the Baltimore Ravens, which itself was ultimately nixed on the grounds of a failed medical pertaining to Crosby’s injured knee. In light of the failed move, Raiders general manager John Spytek reversed course and decided that the team’s plan was keep Crosby, especially in light of the uncertainty surrounding the 28-year old’s…
NFL star’s trade value has ‘cratered’: Here’s new timeline on deal
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is expected to remain with the team after the Baltimore Ravens voided a trade to send him to the AFC North. According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the failed deal dramatically decreased his trade value, though a trade window could open later in 2026.
Maxx Crosby Trade to Baltimore Ravens Falls Through Over Concerning “Degenerative” Issue
What looked like a franchise-altering move for both teams suddenly unraveled. A near-complete deal that would have sent Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed just before the finish line—despite both sides reportedly agreeing in principle to a package centered around multiple first-round picks. At one point, it seemed inevitable. Then everything changed. The Medical Red Flag That Changed Everything The turning p…
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