Former Packers OL Blasts Ravens for Maxx Crosby Trade Reversal

TJ Lang calls out Baltimore for backing out of deal with Raiders after agreeing to send two first-round picks

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The NFL world was shocked when the Baltimore Ravens suddenly backed out of a trade that would have sent five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Ravens, despite previously agreeing to the deal. Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman TJ Lang was among those criticizing the Ravens, calling it a "slime ball move" after a "handshake deal" with the Raiders.

Why it matters

The Ravens' decision to nix the Crosby trade after already agreeing to it has drawn widespread criticism from around the league. It raises questions about the team's credibility and commitment to making deals, as well as the potential impact on the Raiders, who had already made other free agent moves based on the assumption they would be trading Crosby.

The details

The Ravens had agreed to send two first-round picks to the Raiders for Crosby, who is currently rehabbing a severe knee injury. Despite knowing about the injury, the Ravens suddenly backed out of the deal. The Raiders had already cleared over $30 million in salary cap space and agreed to contracts with other free agents based on the assumption they would be trading Crosby. Now, the Raiders will have to honor those agreements and keep Crosby's massive salary on their books.

  • On March 10, 2026, the Ravens and Raiders had agreed to a trade that would send Crosby to Baltimore.
  • On March 11, 2026, the Ravens suddenly backed out of the deal with the Raiders.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders who was set to be traded to the Baltimore Ravens before the deal fell through.

TJ Lang

A former offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers who criticized the Ravens' decision to back out of the Crosby trade deal.

Baltimore Ravens

The NFL team that agreed to a trade for Maxx Crosby but then backed out of the deal, drawing criticism from around the league.

Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL team that had agreed to trade Maxx Crosby to the Ravens before the deal fell through, leaving them to honor other free agent contracts they had made based on the assumption they would be trading Crosby.

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What they’re saying

“The amount of water carrying from national media that's going on for the Ravens is astounding. Got cold feet and wanted to keep their picks. Slime ball move after a handshake deal. Just call it what it is.”

— TJ Lang, Former Packers Offensive Lineman (Twitter)

What’s next

The Ravens' decision to back out of the Crosby trade has left the Raiders in a difficult position, as they had already made other free agent moves based on the assumption they would be trading Crosby. It remains to be seen if the Ravens will face any further criticism or repercussions from the league for their handling of the situation.

The takeaway

The Ravens' reversal on the Crosby trade has damaged their credibility around the league, with former players like TJ Lang calling out the team's "slime ball move" after a "handshake deal" with the Raiders. This incident highlights the importance of follow-through and transparency in the NFL, where trust between teams is crucial for making deals work.