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Maxx Crosby Trade Falls Through; Stays with Raiders

3/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders) saw his trade to the Baltimore Ravens collapse after he failed a physical.
The Baltimore Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson in place of Crosby.
Crosby is recovering from a knee injury.
Crosby stated, "I'm a Raider. I'm back," while Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta expressed regret.
The Raiders plan to keep Crosby, who has 69.5 career sacks and a long-term contract.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 NFL trade deadline highlighted ongoing challenges in player health and contract management. Notably, Maxx Crosby's failed physical halted his trade to the Baltimore Ravens, who instead signed Trey Hendrickson. This incident reflects historical trends in the league, where player fitness has increasingly influenced team strategies and trade negotiations, particularly following the salary cap reduction to $182.5 million due to COVID-19 impacts.

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Story summary

Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders) saw his trade to the Baltimore Ravens collapse after he failed a physical.
The Baltimore Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson in place of Crosby.
Crosby is recovering from a knee injury.
Crosby stated, "I'm a Raider. I'm back," while Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta expressed regret.
The Raiders plan to keep Crosby, who has 69.5 career sacks and a long-term contract.

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