Raiders' Maxx Crosby Trade Saga Continues

Despite Raiders' claims, league sources believe Crosby will be traded eventually.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:19pm

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The situation surrounding Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby remains uncertain, as the team attempted to trade him to the Baltimore Ravens but the deal fell through. While the Raiders have stated that Crosby remains part of their plans, league sources suggest it's a matter of 'when, not if' Crosby will be traded, potentially before the upcoming season or by the trade deadline.

Why it matters

Crosby's potential departure would be a significant loss for the Raiders, as he has been a key part of their defense. However, the team's willingness to explore a trade and subsequent free agent signings suggest they may be preparing for life without Crosby. This ongoing saga highlights the fluid nature of the NFL offseason and the challenges teams face in managing their rosters.

The details

The Raiders attempted to trade Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens, but the deal fell through after Crosby reportedly failed his physical. The team has since stated that Crosby remains part of their plans, but league sources indicate that a trade is still likely to happen, either before the upcoming season or by the trade deadline.

  • The Raiders attempted to trade Crosby to the Ravens in March 2026.
  • The Raiders have since signed several high-profile free agents, suggesting they may be preparing for life without Crosby.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders who has been a key part of the team's defense.

Baltimore Ravens

An NFL team that was reportedly interested in acquiring Crosby in a trade with the Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL team that attempted to trade Crosby but has since stated he remains part of their plans.

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What they’re saying

“It's a matter of – the big question is when it doesn't seem like if he'll get traded. Because even though the Raiders said 'Maxx is a Raider,' guess what they did – they traded Maxx Crosby.”

— Kimberley Martin, ESPN Analyst

“We have a long offseason, it could go until the trade deadline, it could go until the draft. But a lot of people expect him to not be a Raider for much longer.”

— Kimberley Martin, ESPN Analyst

What’s next

The Raiders will likely continue to explore trade options for Crosby in the coming months, either before the start of the 2026 season or by the trade deadline.

The takeaway

The ongoing saga surrounding Maxx Crosby's future with the Raiders highlights the complex nature of roster management in the NFL. Despite the team's public statements, league sources suggest a trade is still likely to happen, underscoring the fluid nature of the offseason and the challenges teams face in balancing their roster needs.