Ravens GM Eric DeCosta 'gutted' that trade for Maxx Crosby fell through

DeCosta said he was devastated to have to back out of the deal after Crosby failed his physical.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:23pm

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Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta expressed his disappointment and regret over having to back out of a trade that would have sent two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for defensive end Maxx Crosby. DeCosta said he was 'gutted' and 'speechless' about making the decision, which he said was in the best interests of the organization and owner Steve Bisciotti.

Why it matters

The failed Crosby trade has drawn scrutiny around the league, with some questioning whether the Ravens were looking for an excuse to back out of the deal. The team's quick pivot to signing Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, regarded as the top free agent left on the market, has further fueled speculation.

The details

According to multiple league sources, the Ravens informed the Raiders they couldn't go through with the Crosby trade after reviewing the results of his physical. Crosby had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee in January, and all trades are contingent on players passing a physical. DeCosta did not provide specifics on the medical issues that concerned the team.

  • On Friday, the Ravens agreed to send two first-round picks to the Raiders for Crosby.
  • On Tuesday, the Ravens brought Crosby into town for a physical.

The players

Eric DeCosta

The general manager of the Baltimore Ravens who expressed regret over having to back out of the Maxx Crosby trade.

Maxx Crosby

The 28-year-old defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders who was the subject of the failed trade with the Ravens.

Steve Bisciotti

The owner of the Baltimore Ravens, to whom DeCosta said he has a responsibility to act in the best interests of the organization.

Trey Hendrickson

The defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals who the Ravens quickly agreed to terms with after the Crosby trade fell through.

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What they’re saying

“Nobody's more upset about this than me — gutted by it, actually. And so a regret, a big regret for me, but we will move on as a football team.”

— Eric DeCosta, General Manager, Baltimore Ravens

What’s next

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