Maxx Crosby spent seven seasons becoming one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL. The Raiders star earned five Pro Bowl selections and 69.5 career sacks through relentless, elite play. A knee injury late in 2025 forced him onto injured reserve, but a full recovery appeared on track.
Then came an offseason deal with the Ravens that looked like a certainty, until a routine physical ended everything.
Ravens End Maxx Crosby Trade as Medical Concerns Surface
The deal had looked historic from the start. The Ravens agreed to send two first-round picks to Las Vegas, the No. 14 overall selection in 2026 and another first-rounder in 2027, marking the first time in Ravens franchise history the team had ever traded a first-round pick, let alone two, for a veteran player.
Crosby, 28, had already traveled to Baltimore andposted a nearly 13-minute video on social media addressing both Raiders and Ravens fans, even stating he hoped to finish his career back in Las Vegas.
Ravens Back Out of Maxx Crosby Trade After Failed Physical
Ravens Back Out of Maxx Crosby Trade After Failed Physical (Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)
Everything unraveled on Tuesday, March 10. Crosby did not pass his physical. League sourcesconfirmed the Ravens pulled out of the agreement after medical concerns surfaced during the examination.
At the center of those concerns was Crosby’s left knee. He had played through the injury for much of the 2025 season before the Raiders shut him down for the final two games and placed him on injured reserve. He then underwent a full meniscus repair on January 8, 2026.
Crucially, it was a full repair rather than a simple trim, a procedure that carries a significantly longer and less predictable recovery timeline. With two first-round picks and a major contract on the line, Baltimore’s medical staff decided the risk was too high.
The Raidersconfirmed the Ravens had backed out and offered no further comment. Crosby’s agent, CJ LaBoy, pushed back quickly, stating his client remains ahead of schedule according to surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache and is fully expected back during the offseason program.
The Cowboys had originally pursued Crosby but offered only a 2026 first, a 2027 second, and a player, falling short of Baltimore’s bid. After the Ravens pulled out, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Dallas was still interested.
Hours later, The Athletic’s Dianna Russinireported the Cowboys were not expected to re-engage, with the team having already agreed to acquire pass rusher Rashan Gary from the Packers.
Both franchises now face urgent questions heading into the draft. Baltimore Ravens keeps its picks but must urgently find the pass-rush help that drove them to this deal. The Raiders retains their star defender but faces new financial questions with the offseason program approaching. Both teams have very little time and no clear answers.