Crosby Stays With Raiders
Maxx Crosby Rejects Trade Talks With Rams After Failed Ravens Deal
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The original proposed Ravens-Raiders trade would have sent two first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 to Las Vegas for Crosby, but Baltimore withdrew after concerns about his surgically repaired knee and failed physical.
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Crosby publicly reaffirmed his commitment to Las Vegas after the Ravens deal collapsed, saying: “I’m a Raider. I’m back. Run that s---.”
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Despite the knee concerns that contributed to Baltimore’s decision, Rapoport reported that Crosby had experienced no issues and was considered to be in excellent health.
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Teams interested in Crosby reportedly wanted Las Vegas to accept “pennies on the dollar,” expecting the Raiders to sell cheaply after the failed Baltimore trade; that valuation was unacceptable and no serious deal developed.
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The Eagles, Cowboys and 49ers could revisit Crosby at the trade deadline, with the Cowboys identified as a team to watch because owner Jerry Jones had not ruled out returning to the trade talks.
Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby shut down trade talks with the Los Angeles Rams after the star defender made clear he wanted to stay in Las Vegas. NY Post reported that Crosby rejected the Rams' pursuit following the collapse of a proposed deal that would have sent him to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks.
The Ravens withdrew from the trade over concerns about Crosby's surgically repaired knee and a failed physical exam. Despite Baltimore's hesitation, ESPN reported Crosby experienced no issues and was in excellent health, leaving other interested teams — including the Eagles, Cowboys and 49ers — unwilling to meet Las Vegas's asking price.
Ravens Deal Collapses Over Knee Concerns
Baltimore and Las Vegas agreed to a framework that would have sent Crosby east for two first-round picks in 2026 and 2027. The Ravens then pulled back after medical evaluations raised red flags about his surgically repaired knee, and Crosby failed his physical with the team.
The failed physical derailed what looked like a done deal. ESPN later clarified that Crosby had experienced zero problems with the knee and was considered in excellent health, suggesting the Ravens' caution may have been excessive.
Crosby Reaffirms His Loyalty to Raiders
After the Ravens deal fell apart, Crosby made his position crystal clear. He told the Rams and other suitors he wanted to stay in Las Vegas, effectively ending pursuit by interested teams. The star pass rusher publicly reaffirmed his commitment, saying: 'I'm a Raider. I'm back.'
Crosby's decisive stance prevented any serious negotiations from developing. The Eagles, Cowboys and 49ers had monitored the situation, but with Crosby off the market and the Ravens' failed deal signaling risk, teams lost appetite.
Rams Pivot to Myles Garrett After Missing Crosby
Unable to land Crosby, the Rams shifted their focus to another elite pass rusher. NY Post reported the team completed a blockbuster trade for Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett, addressing their defensive needs through a different avenue after the Crosby pursuit stalled.
Other teams that sought Crosby reportedly wanted Las Vegas to accept drastically discounted prices, expecting the Raiders to panic-sell after Baltimore's withdrawal. Cleveland.com noted that the Cowboys remained a team to watch at the deadline, with owner Jerry Jones not ruling out revisiting trade talks.
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