Ravens Pull Out of Trade Deal for Raiders Star Pass Rusher Maxx Crosby

The Baltimore Ravens have withdrawn from a previously agreed trade that would have brought Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Baltimore for two first-round draft picks. The deal fell through just before the NFL league year began, with Crosby's recent knee surgery potentially playing a role in the Ravens' decision.

HENDERSON, Nevada — Baltimore Ravens officials have withdrawn from a previously negotiated trade agreement that would have brought Las Vegas Raiders defensive star Maxx Crosby to the Ravens organization in exchange for two first-round draft selections.

According to Raiders management, the trade arrangement had been finalized last Friday but required completion when the NFL league year officially commenced on Wednesday. On Tuesday night, Las Vegas announced that Baltimore had pulled out of the agreement, with team officials declining to elaborate further.

The 28-year-old defensive end had undergone surgical repair of a torn meniscus in his left knee during January, which would have required him to successfully complete a medical examination before the trade could proceed. The injury forced him to miss his team’s final two regular season contests, though he had initially wanted to continue playing despite the condition.

During a recent guest spot on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” Crosby stated he was “ahead of schedule” in his recovery process.

Baltimore had viewed acquiring Crosby as the final component needed to elevate their championship aspirations, while Las Vegas planned to use the draft compensation as part of their organizational rebuilding strategy.

Last season, Crosby recorded 10 quarterback sacks along with a personal-best 28 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, marking his fourth campaign with double-digit sack totals across his seven-year professional career.

The Ravens, now under first-year head coach Jesse Minter, are operating in championship-contending mode with three-time All-Pro quarterback Lamar Jackson leading their offense. Adding Crosby would have provided substantial improvement to a defensive unit that managed just 30 sacks last season, ranking them in a tie for 28th league-wide.

Las Vegas currently holds the top selection in the upcoming draft and is anticipated to choose Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders have been particularly active during the opening of free agency, reaching agreements with multiple new players and reportedly arranging to send quarterback Geno Smith to the New York Jets, according to sources familiar with the transactions who requested anonymity since deals cannot be officially completed until Wednesday.

The Raiders’ most significant acquisition was securing three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum with a three-year contract worth $81 million, including $60 million in guaranteed money, luring him away from Baltimore to Las Vegas.