Maxx Crosby finallybroke his silence on the failed trade to the Baltimore Ravens. Speaking on his podcast, The Rush, the Raiders star revealed a bizarre visit to Maryland. Crosby claimed he waited 5 hours before seeing GM Eric DeCosta or HC Jesse Minter. He felt the atmosphere was strange from the start.
Maxx Crosby move Ravens
Dec 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) takes the field for a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
When he finally met DeCosta, the GM told him the team had serious medical concerns. Crosby was shocked because his recovery from knee surgery was going well. He described his internal reaction to the news. Crosbysaid, “I was thinking in my head, ‘what the f***?’”
Maxx Crosby says on @TheRushWithMaxx that he didn’t see #Ravens GM Eric DeCosta or HC Jesse Minter during the first 5 hours of his visit, and when he finally met with DeCosta, the energy felt off. DeCosta then informed him they had concerns about his medicals.
“I was thinking in… pic.twitter.com/TLvxOQH9w2
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 17, 2026
The star pass rusher believes his health was not the real issue. His own surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, had already cleared his progress. Crosby mentioned that his doctor even called him to explain the situation. His surgeon told him to listen to their logic. Crosby said, “They know you had your surgery 9 weeks ago… You’ll be back by training camp.”
The deal would have sent 2 first round picks to Las Vegas. Instead, the Ravens backed out on March 10, 2026. Many fans believe Baltimore just wanted to save their draft picks. Shortly after the trade collapsed, the Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson to a $112M contract. Crosby is now back with the Raiders and focused on the 2026 season.
Wait and medical truths behind Maxx Crosby move
The visit’s timeline raised many red flags for Crosby and his camp. He spent nearly half a day sitting in the facility without meeting any top leadership. This 5-hour delay suggests the Ravens were already reconsidering the massive trade price.
The medical disagreement centered on his surgically repaired left knee. While Baltimore team doctors flagged the 9-week post-op window, Crosby felt 100 percent healthy. Dr. Neal ElAttrache is one of the top surgeons in sports. He insisted that Crosby was ahead of schedule in his recovery.
The Ravens saved $281M in potential long-term commitments by walking away from Crosby. By signing Hendrickson, they kept their draft capital. This move allowed them to pivot quickly in free agency.
Crosby admitted he was livid during the process. He now says he is exactly where he is supposed to be. The Raiders star remains a foundational piece for the Las Vegas defense moving forward.