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Maxx Crosby Stays with Raiders After Trade Falls Through

3/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Maxx Crosby reaffirmed his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders after a Baltimore Ravens trade fell through due to medical concerns.
In a social media post, Crosby stated, “I’m A Raider. I’m Back,” signaling his intention to stay.
The Ravens backed out after Crosby failed a physical, raising questions about his knee injury recovery.
The Raiders are not trading Crosby.
Crosby remains under contract with the Raiders through 2029.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association transformed player contracts and salary structures, allowing teams like the Las Vegas Raiders to secure long-term commitments from players. This shift, highlighted by Maxx Crosby's contract through 2029, reflects ongoing complexities in player health and contract negotiations, significantly influencing team dynamics and player careers in the league.

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Story summary

Maxx Crosby reaffirmed his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders after a Baltimore Ravens trade fell through due to medical concerns.
In a social media post, Crosby stated, “I’m A Raider. I’m Back,” signaling his intention to stay.
The Ravens backed out after Crosby failed a physical, raising questions about his knee injury recovery.
The Raiders are not trading Crosby.
Crosby remains under contract with the Raiders through 2029.

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