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Maxx Crosby-Raiders Drama Takes Another Shocking Twist: Saga Far From Over After Ravens Trade Fiasco

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Maxx Crosby.
Maxx Crosby. Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby became one of the most popular topics in the NFL in the last week. The Baltimore Ravens agreed to send two first-round picks to the Raiders in exchange for the pass rusher.

On Tuesday, they shocked the NFL world again by backing out of the trade. Multiple reports suggested that Crosby failed his physical, which made sense given that he was still in the middle of rehab from knee surgery.

The Ravens then pivoted to Trey Hendrickson, signing him to a four-year, $112 million deal. The Raiders sent the first-rounders back to Baltimore, and Crosby returned to Allegiant Stadium with more doubts about his future.

Even though he committed to the Raiders, he could still leave.

Las Vegas Raiders Haven’t Closed The Door On A Maxx Crosby Trade

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby with his arms outstretched
Maxx Crosby (Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images)

During Thursday’s edition of “SportsCenter,” Dan Graziano said that the Raiders would be willing to ship Maxx Crosby elsewhere later in the offseason.

“They’re still hearing from teams on Maxx Crosby, and it’s certainly still possible he could end up traded. But because of everything that’s gone on the last couple of days, teams are trying to get him for pennies on the dollar and the Raiders aren’t interested in moving him unless they get a high-level return,” Graziano explained.

“Could they still get two first-round picks from somebody? Probably not, but if you let this go into the summer a little bit as he gets healthier, you might be able to get more than what’s on the table now. So, I think that’s part of the Raiders’ plan. There’s also a chance he plays for them in 2026, so a lot of things are on the table right now. Pretty much anything except him going to Baltimore.”

Crosby remains a dangerous defender. He can still make an impact on teams and lead a defense. However, it won’t happen with the Ravens, where Trey Hendrickson hoped to join forces with him. Other teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Chicago Bears could make a move for him.

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