Raiders DE Maxx Crosby 'angry and confused' after Ravens canceled trade

Crosby says 'no one will ever admit what the real truth is' about the failed deal

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:46pm

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby said on his podcast that he was angry and confused by the Ravens' decision to cancel the trade that would have sent him to Baltimore. Crosby had posted an emotional goodbye video to Raiders fans after the trade was initially agreed upon, but the deal fell through after he went to Baltimore for a physical.

Why it matters

The failed trade between the Raiders and Ravens highlights the unpredictability and complexities of the NFL offseason, where deals can fall apart at the last minute due to medical concerns or other undisclosed reasons. Crosby's reaction also sheds light on the emotional toll such situations can have on players.

The details

Crosby said on his podcast 'The Rush' that 'no one will ever admit what the real truth is' about why the Ravens canceled the trade. He added that 'ultimately, it doesn't matter' because he is 'meant to be a Raider' and is 'in this for life until that changes.' The relationship between Crosby and the Raiders had soured late last season when the team shut him down against his wishes with two games to play due to a knee injury. That led to the decision to trade him to Baltimore for two first-round picks, but the deal fell through after Crosby's physical.

  • Crosby posted an emotional goodbye video to Raiders fans after the initial trade was agreed upon.
  • Crosby went to Baltimore for a physical, but the Ravens then backed out of the deal.
  • Crosby returned to the Raiders' facility the next day.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A five-time Pro Bowl defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders who was initially traded to the Baltimore Ravens before the deal fell through.

Baltimore Ravens

An NFL team that had agreed to trade for Maxx Crosby before backing out of the deal after he went for a physical.

Las Vegas Raiders

Maxx Crosby's NFL team, who he says he is 'meant to be' with 'for life.'

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What they’re saying

“No one will ever admit what the real truth is. Ultimately, it doesn't matter. I am where I'm supposed to be. I'm here. I'm meant to be a Raider. I'm in this … for life until that changes, which I don't foresee, but you never know.”

— Maxx Crosby, Raiders Defensive End

The takeaway

This failed trade highlights the unpredictability of the NFL offseason, where deals can fall apart at the last minute due to medical concerns or other undisclosed reasons. Crosby's emotional reaction also shows the toll such situations can have on players, even those as established as a five-time Pro Bowler.