Ravens Back Out of Maxx Crosby Trade with Raiders

The deal for the star defensive end fell through just days after it was reported to be agreed upon.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of a trade agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire star defensive end Maxx Crosby, the Raiders announced. The trade was not finalized, as moves are not official until the start of the new league year on Wednesday. The Cowboys were also rumored to be interested in Crosby before the Ravens' deal.

Why it matters

This is a surprising development, as the Ravens were widely reported to have agreed to a trade for Crosby just days ago, sending two first-round picks to the Raiders. The collapse of the deal raises questions about what changed and whether the Ravens will pursue other options to bolster their defensive line.

The details

In a brief statement, the Raiders announced that the Ravens 'have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby' and said they would have no further comment at this time. The trade was not finalized, as moves are not official until the start of the new league year on Wednesday. The Cowboys were also rumored to be interested in acquiring Crosby, 28, before the Ravens' reported deal.

  • The Ravens and Raiders reportedly agreed to the trade on Friday, March 8, 2026.
  • The Raiders announced the Ravens had backed out of the trade on Monday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A 28-year-old defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Baltimore Ravens

An NFL team based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Las Vegas Raiders

An NFL team based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dallas Cowboys

An NFL team based in Dallas, Texas.

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The takeaway

The collapse of the Maxx Crosby trade deal between the Ravens and Raiders is an unexpected development that leaves both teams searching for alternative ways to address their defensive line needs ahead of the new NFL season.