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Raiders Missed Out on Defensive Upgrade After Ravens Deal Fell Through
Las Vegas could have acquired Cowboys star DT Osa Odighizuwa in a package deal for Maxx Crosby.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:18am
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The Las Vegas Raiders had a deal in place to trade star defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens, but the Ravens backed out of the agreement. This not only cost the Raiders Crosby, but also prevented them from potentially acquiring Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, who was part of a package offer from Dallas. The Raiders missed out on adding a key piece to their defensive line that could have helped them against the run in the AFC West.
Why it matters
The Raiders' division rivals have all made significant upgrades to their running games, making it crucial for the Raiders to strengthen their defensive front. Odighizuwa would have provided an interior pass rush to complement the edge presence of Crosby, but the failed Ravens trade prevented Las Vegas from acquiring him.
The details
The Raiders had agreed to trade Crosby to the Ravens, but Baltimore backed out of the deal, citing medical concerns. This left the Raiders without Crosby and also prevented them from completing a separate trade with the Cowboys that would have sent Odighizuwa to Las Vegas as part of a package deal.
- The Ravens backed out of the Crosby trade during the legal tampering period in March 2026.
- The Cowboys traded Odighizuwa to the 49ers shortly after the failed Crosby deal.
The players
Maxx Crosby
A star defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Osa Odighizuwa
A disruptive defensive tackle who was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the San Francisco 49ers.
John Spytek
The general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jordan Schultz
An NFL insider who reported on the details of the potential Crosby and Odighizuwa trades.
Kenneth Walker
The Super Bowl MVP running back who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
What they’re saying
“The Cowboys are trading DT Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers, multiple sources tell me. The disruptive Odighizuwa had 17 sacks, 34 TFLs, and 2 forced fumbles during his tenure in Dallas.”
— Jordan Schultz, NFL Insider
“Sources say the #Cowboys discussed trading Osa Odighizuwa to the #Raiders in a package for Maxx Crosby last week before the deal ended up in Baltimore. Now it's the 49ers who get him.”
— Jordan Schultz, NFL Insider
What’s next
The Raiders will need to explore other options to bolster their defensive line and run defense in the offseason, as they missed out on the opportunity to acquire Osa Odighizuwa.
The takeaway
The failed Maxx Crosby trade with the Ravens not only cost the Raiders their star pass rusher, but also prevented them from potentially adding a key piece to their defensive front in Osa Odighizuwa. This missed opportunity could have significant implications for the Raiders' ability to compete in the AFC West, where their division rivals have all made major upgrades to their running games.
