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Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Maxx Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders after the blockbuster trade to the Baltimore Ravens blew up, and his wife is making a strong statement in support of him.
The Ravens backed out of the deal after receiving the results of his physical, leading to questions about Crosby’s long-term health and the viability of his career. While Crosby is back with the Raiders and ready for his future with the team, his wife is still joining the fray to defend him amid the ongoing fallout of Baltimore’s decision.
Maxx Crosby’s Wife Elevates Report About His Health
In the immediate wake of the decision from the Ravens and reports of Crosby’s recovery from a season-ending knee injury, his agent took to social media to defend the star pass rusher.
In a post on X, agent C.J. LaBoy wrote that Crosby is progressing through his rehab as expected and set to return to the field for offseason practices.
“Maxx continues to be on track in his recovery and if anything is ahead of schedule according to his surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache,” LaBoy wrote. “Maxx remains on track to return during the offseason program & will undoubtedly return as the dominant game wrecker he has been these past 7 seasons.”
Crosby’s wife, Rachel Crosby, later shared the statement on her Instagram stories and added a three-word declaration of her own.
“Say it louder,” Rachel Crosby wrote, adding an emoji of hands clapping.
Doctors Join Maxx Crosby’s Wife
Others are joining Crosby’s wife in defending the health of the Raiders star. His knee surgeon, Neal ElAttrache, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Crosby is doing well through his rehab and even feels stronger than before his surgery.
“We truly respect the work of the Ravens staff with Maxx regarding the contract physical exam,” ElAttrache said. “We also understand the challenge the staff faces when tasked to provide a future risk assessment based on an evaluation early in the recovery process. This is especially challenging when dealing with an elite player like Maxx considering the level of commitment necessary for a team to obtain him. The timing of this assessment is unfortunate because the apparent risk will lessen as his recovery progresses and his return to performance over the next few months becomes clear.”
Crosby shared a post this week stressing his commitment to the Raiders, and the team has reportedly dropped plans to trade him. The Ravens have faced some blowback, with some accusing the team of getting cold feet on the blockbuster trade.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta expressed regret at how the situation played out, saying it is difficult for those outside the organization to understand the difficulty of the team’s decision.
“Every decision we make is based on this idea, ‘Is this the best thing for the Ravens?’” DeCosta told reporters, via USA Today. “It’s very, very challenging. Again, I understand how people might – maybe from afar – would feel that way, but nobody is more upset about this than me. I am gutted by it, actually, a big regret for me.”