Raiders' Maxx Crosby 'f--king livid' over failed Ravens trade

The star edge rusher detailed the chaotic turn of events that saw Baltimore back out of a deal to acquire him.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:03am

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Maxx Crosby, the star edge rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders, revealed he was "f--king livid" after a trade that would have sent him to the Baltimore Ravens fell through at the last minute. Crosby detailed the wild roller coaster of events, from flying to Baltimore for a physical to the Ravens backing out of the deal over concerns about his surgically repaired knee.

Why it matters

This failed trade highlights the unpredictable nature of the NFL offseason and the emotional toll it can take on players. Crosby's strong reaction underscores how much he had invested in the potential move to Baltimore, only to have the rug pulled out from under him. The situation also raises questions about the Ravens' decision-making process and communication with Crosby.

The details

Crosby said he flew to Washington, D.C. last Monday and then drove to Baltimore to report to the Ravens facility on March 10 for his physical. However, he did not meet with Ravens head coach Jesse Minter until after the physical was completed, and he never met with general manager Eric DeCosta. When Crosby finally met with Minter, he said "the energy was off" and the coach had a "blank face." The Ravens then informed Crosby that one of the team's doctors had "concerns" about the results of his physical and were unsure about his future. Crosby said he was terrified, but his surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, assured him that his knee was healing well and he would be ready for training camp. Minutes after being told the Ravens were trying to work out the deal, Crosby was informed that Baltimore had backed out of the trade.

  • Crosby flew into Washington, D.C. last Monday before driving another two hours to Baltimore.
  • Crosby reported to the Ravens facility on March 10 for his physical.
  • Crosby underwent surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A 28-year-old star edge rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders who was on the verge of being traded to the Baltimore Ravens.

Jesse Minter

The head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

Eric DeCosta

The general manager of the Baltimore Ravens.

Neal ElAttrache

The surgeon who performed Crosby's knee surgery and assured him that his recovery was progressing well.

CJ Laboy

Maxx Crosby's agent.

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What they’re saying

“[ElAttrache] calmed me way down. He's like Maxx, don't listen to any of that s--t. He's like, 'Your knee is great. You're exactly where you're supposed to be or even ahead of schedule.' He's like, 'You're doing everything right. They know you had your surgery nine weeks ago.'”

— Maxx Crosby, NFL Player

“I'm frozen. I'm like, 'What the f--k,' Crosby said. 'I'm f--king livid, confused, the whole nine all in one. And so I told [LaBoy], 'I'm trying to get out of here.'”

— Maxx Crosby, NFL Player

“I wasn't supposed to be in Baltimore and that's it. You know what I mean? I'm meant to be a Raider. It's through my damn core. That's it," he said. "I'm in this s--t for life. Until that changes — which I don't foresee. Honestly, you never know in this damn league. I found that out for sure. I just feel like I'm meant to be a Raider.”

— Maxx Crosby, NFL Player

What’s next

The Ravens have not provided any further updates on their decision-making process or Crosby's status. It remains to be seen if the two sides will revisit trade discussions in the future.

The takeaway

This failed trade saga underscores the emotional roller coaster NFL players can experience during the offseason, as well as the importance of clear communication between teams and players. Crosby's strong reaction and reaffirmed commitment to the Raiders highlights his passion for the game and the franchise he has played for his entire career.