Trending Now - Maxx Crosby Confirms Commitment to Raiders After Trade Collapse
WHO:
Maxx Crosby, All-Pro edge rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders
Eric DeCosta, General Manager of the Baltimore Ravens
CJ LaBoy, Crosby's agent
Steve Bisciotti, Owner of the Baltimore Ravens
Trey Hendrickson, former Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher
Tyler Linderbaum, center who signed with the Raiders
Chidobe Awuzie, cornerback who re-signed with the Ravens
Durham Smythe, Chicago Bears tight end who signed with the Ravens
Jaylinn Hawkins, New England Patriots safety who signed with the Ravens
WHAT:
Maxx Crosby confirmed his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders on March 11th, 2026, stating, "I'm a Raider. I'm Back. Run That S---."
The Ravens agreed to trade two first-round picks, including the 14th draft choice in 2026, for Crosby but backed out due to medical concerns.
The Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million deal on March 11th, 2026.
The Raiders announced deals for cornerback Eric Stokes (three years, $30 million), edge rusher Malcolm Koonce (one year, $11 million), and linebacker Nakobe Dean (three years, $36 million).
The Raiders signed center Tyler Linderbaum to a three-year, $81 million deal with $60 million guaranteed.
WHERE:
Las Vegas, Nevada, home of the Raiders
Owings Mills, Maryland, location of the Ravens' Under Armour Performance Center
Baltimore, Maryland, where the trade was proposed
WHEN:
The trade agreement for Crosby was made on March 6th, 2026.
The Ravens backed out of the trade on March 10th, 2026.
Maxx Crosby underwent surgery in January 2026 to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
WHY:
The Ravens backed out of the trade due to medical concerns that arose during Crosby's physical.
Eric DeCosta expressed regret over the failed trade, stating he was "gutted" by the decision.
HOW:
The Ravens conducted a physical examination of Crosby on March 9th, 2026, which led to their decision to withdraw from the trade.
Crosby's agent stated that Crosby was ahead of schedule in his recovery and on track to return during the offseason program.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 07:16 UTC)
Maxx Crosby confirmed his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders on March 11, stating, "I'm a Raider. I'm Back. Run That S---," after the Ravens backed out of a trade for him due to medical concerns that arose during his physical. The Ravens did, however, sign former Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year deal worth $112 million, while the Raiders announced several signings, including center Tyler Linderbaum for three years at $81 million. Crosby's agent noted that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery and is expected to return for the offseason program.