Trending Now - Ravens GM Discusses Missed Opportunities in Trade Deals

WHO:

Eric DeCosta, General Manager of the Baltimore Ravens

Maxx Crosby, five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher, Las Vegas Raiders

Trey Hendrickson, four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher

Tyler Linderbaum, Pro Bowl center, signed with the Las Vegas Raiders

Steve Bisciotti, Owner of the Baltimore Ravens

WHAT:

The Ravens attempted to trade for Maxx Crosby but backed out after his physical examination.

The Ravens had agreed to surrender two first-round picks for Crosby.

Eric DeCosta stated he was "gutted" by the failed trade and expressed disappointment.

The Ravens reached an agreement with Trey Hendrickson on a four-year, $112 million deal.

Tyler Linderbaum signed a three-year deal with the Raiders worth $81 million, averaging $27 million per year.

WHERE:

Baltimore, Maryland (Ravens' location)

Las Vegas, Nevada (Raiders' location)

WHEN:

The trade for Maxx Crosby was initially agreed upon on March 10th, 2026.

The Ravens backed out of the Crosby trade on March 11th, 2026.

Tyler Linderbaum signed with the Raiders on March 11th, 2026.

The Ravens announced the deal with Hendrickson on March 11th, 2026.

WHY:

The Ravens could not proceed with the Crosby trade due to medical concerns that arose during his physical.

DeCosta indicated the decision was made in the best interest of the Ravens organization.

HOW:

The Ravens' trade negotiations were contingent on players passing physical examinations.

DeCosta compared the negotiation process to trying to buy a house, indicating that the Ravens made their best offer for Linderbaum but could not compete with the Raiders' offer.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 01:26 UTC)

In a significant turn of events, the Baltimore Ravens attempted to trade for five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Maxx Crosby but backed out after concerns arose during his physical examination, despite having agreed to surrender two first-round picks. On the same day, the Ravens announced a four-year, $112 million deal with four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, while center Tyler Linderbaum signed a three-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders worth $81 million. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta expressed his disappointment over the Crosby deal, stating that the decision was made in the best interest of the organization, comparing the negotiations to trying to buy a house.