Maxx Crosby stays in Las Vegas
Trade chatter cooled — Maxx Crosby will remain with the Las Vegas Raiders for now after talks with Seattle, removing one potential blockbuster from the offseason market (heavy.com). That keeps a significant pass‑rush piece in place for Vegas and reshapes defensive trade calculus for contenders (heavy.com).
Maxx Crosby flew to Baltimore on March 9, 2026 for a physical and MRI after the Raiders and Ravens agreed to a trade, but Baltimore rescinded the deal days later citing medical concerns following that examination. (espn.com) The medical issue centered on a left‑knee concern tied to a January meniscus repair and reports described a potential degenerative finding that led Baltimore to back away from the transaction. (espn.com) After the Ravens reversed course, Las Vegas informed other teams this week that it is not currently moving Crosby and the player publicly recommitted to the Raiders following the failed trade. (nbcsports.com) Crosby is under a three‑year, $106.5 million extension signed in March 2025 that carries roughly $91.5 million guaranteed and a 2026 cap hit reported at about $35.88 million. (spotrac.com) Seattle and other contenders had been linked to Crosby during the flurry of offseason activity, multiple teams (including the Cowboys) reportedly made offers before the Ravens agreement, and Baltimore subsequently signed Trey Hendrickson after abandoning Crosby. (heavy.com) Those developments leave Crosby on Las Vegas’s books while his 2026 cap charge will consume an estimated 11.8% of the Raiders’ salary cap, even as the team still has maneuvering room after recent free‑agency moves. (spotrac.com)
