Raiders' Maxx Crosby Reflects on Failed Ravens Trade

The star pass rusher opens up about the wild roller coaster of nearly being traded to Baltimore.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:51am

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has broken his silence on the failed trade that would have sent him to the Baltimore Ravens. In a recent podcast episode, Crosby described the situation as one of the "most unique, crazy, wild, up-and-down roller coasters" he's ever been a part of, lasting around five days before the Ravens ultimately backed out of the deal.

Why it matters

Crosby is one of the Raiders' top defensive players, so a trade to the Ravens would have been a major shakeup for both teams. The failed deal has raised questions about Crosby's long-term future in Las Vegas, as some speculate other teams may try to acquire him in the coming months.

The details

According to reports, the trade between the Raiders and Ravens had been agreed upon, leading Crosby to say his goodbyes to his Las Vegas teammates. However, the Ravens then decided to walk back the trade, forcing Crosby to return to the Raiders. On his podcast, Crosby described the experience as an emotional roller coaster.

  • The trade was agreed upon in mid-March 2026.
  • Crosby said the entire situation lasted around five days.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A star defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Baltimore Ravens

The NFL team that had agreed to acquire Crosby in a trade before backing out.

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What they’re saying

“I mean I've gone through some s--- in my life, I can't lie. But that whole situation was probably one of the most unique, crazy, wild, up-and-down roller coasters I've ever been a part of for about five days, I would say. It was crazy.”

— Maxx Crosby

What’s next

It remains to be seen if the Raiders will look to trade Crosby in the coming months, as some have speculated, or if he will remain with the team long-term.

The takeaway

Crosby's candid comments provide a rare glimpse into the emotional turmoil professional athletes can experience during the trade process, underscoring the uncertainty and high stakes involved in the NFL's business side.