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Maxx Crosby Happy to Be Back With Raiders After Ravens Trade Collapses
The five-time Pro Bowler addresses the failed trade from Las Vegas to Baltimore.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:50pm
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Maxx Crosby, the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, is addressing the collapse of a trade that would have sent him to the Baltimore Ravens. Crosby initially expressed excitement about joining the Ravens, but the deal fell through over concerns about his physical. In a social media post, Crosby said "Everything Happens For A Reason" and declared "I'm A Raider. I'm Back."
Why it matters
Crosby is one of the top pass rushers in the NFL, so his status with the Raiders is significant for the team's defense and playoff aspirations. The failed trade also raises questions about Crosby's health and the Ravens' evaluation process.
The details
Crosby, 28, shared a statement on social media a day after the Ravens backed out of the trade due to concerns over his physical. Crosby's agent, CJ LaBoy, disputed reports that the Ravens were going to sign Crosby to a revised contract that would have paid him near the top of the pass rusher market, saying Crosby remains on track to return during the offseason program.
- On March 11, 2026, the trade between the Raiders and Ravens was announced.
- On March 12, 2026, the Ravens backed out of the trade due to concerns over Crosby's physical.
The players
Maxx Crosby
A five-time Pro Bowl defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders.
CJ LaBoy
Maxx Crosby's agent.
Dianna Russini
A reporter who claimed the Ravens were going to sign Crosby to a revised contract.
The Undertaker
A legendary WWE wrestler featured in a meme Crosby posted.
What they’re saying
“Everything Happens For A Reason. Believe Nothing You Hear & Half Of What You See. Im A Raider. I'm Back. Run That S***.”
— Maxx Crosby (X (formerly Twitter)
“Maxx remains on track to return during the offseason program, and will undoubtedly return as the dominant game wrecker he has been these past 7 seasons.”
— CJ LaBoy, Maxx Crosby's agent (TMZ)
The takeaway
Maxx Crosby's return to the Raiders is a significant boost for the team's defense, but the failed trade to the Ravens raises questions about his health and the evaluation process used by NFL teams.
