Crosby trade fizzled
A potential trade sending Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby to the Ravens collapsed this week after heavy trade chatter linking the Cowboys, Eagles and Bears — sources now say a deal is unlikely for the moment ( ). Reporting notes the topic could be revisited at the NFL trade deadline, but for now Vegas appears to be holding its top pass rusher (si.com).
Crosby’s knee surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, told Adam Schefter that Crosby is “doing very well” in early rehab after surgery to repair a “significant meniscus tear and the related stress injury to the bone and cartilage” in his left knee. (espn.com(espn.ph)) (espn.ph) Reporting identified the draft compensation that had been discussed as Baltimore’s 2026 and 2027 first‑round picks, which were reported to have been returned to the Ravens after the medical review. (espn.com(espn.com)) (espn.com) The Raiders posted a one‑line official statement noting the Ravens “have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby” and saying the team would have no further comment at the time. (raiders.com(raiders.com)) (raiders.com) General manager John Spytek has publicly said he expects Crosby to be with the Raiders for the 2026 season as the club sorts the situation and his recovery timeline. (nfl.com(nfl.com)) (nfl.com) Crosby signed a three‑year extension last March with reported terms of roughly $106.5 million and about $91.5 million guaranteed, leaving a 2026 cap hit in the mid‑$30 million range on the Raiders payroll. (spotrac.com(spotrac.com)) (spotrac.com) On the field, Crosby recorded 10.0 sacks and was a fifth‑time Pro Bowl selection in 2025, statistics that have helped sustain his strong trade valuation despite the medical questions. (statmuse.com(statmuse.com)) (statmuse.com) Analysts and valuation outlets still list Crosby as Las Vegas’ top offseason trade asset, with Pro Football Focus ranking him the Raiders’ most valuable chip as teams evaluate whether the medical issues alter his market. (raiderswire.usatoday.com(raiderswire.usatoday.com)) (raiderswire.usatoday.com)
