Ravens Back Out of Maxx Crosby Trade After Medical Concerns

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Tuesday night that the Baltimore Ravens have backed out of their agreement to acquire star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, sending shockwaves through the NFL. The trade, initially agreed upon on March 6, 2026, would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Raiders in exchange for Crosby.

Trade Collapses Due to Medical Evaluation

According to the Raiders’ statement, the Ravens reversed course after Crosby underwent a medical evaluation. CBS Sports reports that the Ravens were concerned about Crosby’s recovery from meniscus surgery performed on January 8, 2026. The surgery was a meniscus repair, which requires a longer recovery period than a simple trim.

NFL Media reported that Baltimore did not seek to invest two first-round picks given what the Ravens’ medical experts found during Crosby’s examination. ESPN noted this is a rare occurrence, with NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero stating, “This just does not happen!”

Crosby’s Reaction and Future with the Raiders

The collapse of the trade comes after Crosby expressed mixed emotions about potentially leaving Las Vegas. He recently posted an emotional goodbye message on social media, thanking Raiders fans and apologizing for not bringing a championship to the franchise. USA Today reported that Crosby had also expressed excitement about joining the Ravens and contributing to their Super Bowl aspirations.

Crosby’s agent, CJ LaBoy, stated on X (formerly Twitter) that Crosby’s recovery is on track and he anticipates a return during the offseason program.

Raiders’ Next Steps

With the trade with the Ravens off the table, the Raiders are now fielding offers from other teams interested in acquiring Crosby. ESPN reports that several teams have already inquired about his availability. However, the Raiders may also consider retaining Crosby, who signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension with the team last year.

Key Takeaways

• The Baltimore Ravens backed out of a trade for Maxx Crosby due to concerns arising from his medical evaluation.
• Crosby recently underwent surgery to repair a meniscus injury in his left knee.
• The Raiders are now exploring other trade options for Crosby, but may also consider keeping him on the roster.
• The trade could not be finalized until the start of the new league year on March 11, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET.