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Maxx Crosby Details Nixed Ravens Trade as Backlash Mounts and Market Cools

Conflicting medical messages have cooled his trade market, with Las Vegas indicating he remains in place.

Overview

  • On his podcast, Crosby described waiting hours at the Ravens’ facility, sensing “off” energy, and being told a team doctor had concerns about his knee before learning the deal was canceled.
  • Baltimore abandoned the agreed swap with Las Vegas over medical concerns and pivoted within hours to sign free agent edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million deal.
  • Crosby’s agent, citing surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, says the pass rusher’s meniscus-repair recovery is on schedule, while outside medical commentary referencing a reported “surgeon leak” raised questions about possible cartilage and bone issues that remain unconfirmed.
  • League voices from ESPN and elsewhere criticized the Ravens’ handling of the episode, and an anonymous GM told a reporter he was not surprised Baltimore used the physical to exit the deal.
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter says Crosby’s trade value has likely dipped and that a move now appears less likely, with the Raiders signaling he will stay unless a compelling offer emerges.