Trending Now - Maxx Crosby Reveals Emotional Turmoil Over Ravens Trade Fallout
WHO:
Maxx Crosby, defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, described his emotional state as "livid" and "confused" regarding the Ravens' decision to back out of the trade.
Rachel Crosby, Maxx Crosby's wife, was mentioned as someone he had dinner with after the trade fell through.
Maxx Crosby, defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders
Eric DeCosta, general manager of the Baltimore Ravens
Jesse Minter, head coach of the Baltimore Ravens
CJ LaBoy, Crosby's agent
Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Crosby's surgeon
WHAT:
Crosby stated he was "terrified" when informed about the concerns regarding his knee during the Ravens' physical examination.
Crosby reported that he had surgery in January 2026 to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, which was not expected to impact his availability for the 2026 season.
Eric DeCosta, general manager of the Ravens, expressed that he was "gutted" by the decision to back out of the trade, calling Crosby one of his favorite players in the league.
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby but later backed out due to medical concerns regarding his knee.
Crosby underwent meniscus surgery in January 2026 and missed the final two games of the 2025 season.
Crosby described the trade ordeal as "one of the most unique, crazy, wild, up-and-down roller coasters I’ve ever been a part of."
The Ravens signed former Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract with $60 million guaranteed after the trade fell through.
In the 2025 season, Crosby recorded 73 tackles, 10 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
Crosby made his fifth career Pro Bowl in the 2025 season.
WHERE:
Baltimore, Maryland (Ravens' facility)
Las Vegas, Nevada (Raiders' facility)
Washington, D.C. (Crosby was flown there first-class)
WHEN:
Crosby reported to the Ravens facility on March 10th, 2026, and underwent physical testing, including MRIs and X-Rays, on March 11th, 2026.
The trade discussions began in early March 2026.
Crosby traveled to Baltimore on March 16th, 2026, and arrived at the Ravens' facility on March 17th, 2026.
Crosby's surgery occurred in January 2026.
The Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson less than 24 hours after canceling the trade on March 17th, 2026.
WHY:
The Ravens backed out of the trade due to concerns about Crosby's knee health and the need for additional medical opinions.
HOW:
Crosby was flown first-class to Washington, D.C., due to a lack of direct flights to Baltimore, and then drove two hours to the Ravens' facility.
Crosby was flown first-class to Washington, D.C., and then drove two hours to Baltimore for the trade meeting.
The Ravens conducted their own medical scans to evaluate Crosby's injury history.
(UPDATED March 18, 2026 19:24 UTC)
Maxx Crosby, the defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, expressed his feelings of being "livid" and "confused" after the Ravens backed out of a trade, a situation he described as terrifying, especially after concerns were raised about his knee during a physical examination. Crosby, who had surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus, had reported to the Ravens facility on March 10 and underwent testing the following day, while Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta admitted he was "gutted" by the decision, calling Crosby one of his favorite players. After being flown first-class to Washington, D.C., due to travel issues, Crosby drove two hours to reach the Ravens' facility for the evaluation.
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(UPDATED March 18, 2026 17:22 UTC)
In a surprising turn of events, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby but backed out due to medical concerns about his knee, which had required surgery earlier this year. Crosby, who recorded 73 tackles and 10 sacks in the 2025 season and made his fifth career Pro Bowl, described the trade ordeal as "one of the most unique, crazy, wild, up-and-down roller coasters I’ve ever been a part of." Following the cancellation of the trade, the Ravens quickly signed former Bengals star Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract with $60 million guaranteed.